The annual Pentecost tradition (today!) at Rome's Pantheon is a moment of extraordinary beauty.
It occurs every year on the seventh Sunday after Easter. At noon, after the Holy Mass, thousands of rose petals are dropped through the oculus of the mighty dome.
As the petals fall, a choir sings "Veni Sancte Spiritus," known as the Golden Sequence, a masterpiece of sacred Latin poetry.
This is to celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Virgin Mary and the Apostles.
The rose petal ritual likely dates back to 607 AD when the pagan temple became a Christian church.
After four years full of challenges and hard work, it's time to move on.
I leave with the feeling that the mission is complete. 4 seasons, 3 championships.
I will never forget the love I received from the fans from my very first days.
Catalonia is my place on earth.
Thank you to everyone I met along the way during these beautiful four years.
A special thank you to President Laporta for giving me the chance to live the most incredible chapter of my career.
Barça is back where it belongs.
Visca el Barça. Visca Catalunya 💙❤️
@fcbarcelona
Huge congratulations to my former club @FCBarcelona for winning @LaLiga 🏆 A very well-deserved title after a dominant season. Happy to see the club on top where they belong. Enjoy the celebrations! 🔵🔴 #ElClasico
Felix Dies Natalis Urbis! El 21 de abril del año 753 a. C., según la tradición, el rey Romulo fundó la ciudad de Roma.
Seguro que has leído más veces esta historia, pero quizá no conoces todos los detalles... sígueme para descubrirlos.
Feliz año 2779 Ab Urbe Condita