vaticano

Benvenuto, I assume you're here for a visit to the museums and Churches or even to hear the Pope's address. Or maybe you're here for a chat or perhaps to give a confession. Such things are always good and enlightening for the soul and spirit, like spiritual food. Although I must admit I prefer you do the latter I pray that in any case your visit proves illuminating and memorable. (Indie rp blog for Vatican City/Papal States oc. Associated with Hetalia)

[leonedimaria]

The Met Gala this year was certainly something! I don’t usually attend such things these days but given the subject and how much I was involved I only thought it  appropriate. It almost  reminds me of old times, not that I truly want to return to those days but it makes one a little nostalgic. 

Many of the outfits were lovely and had so much thought put into them. It was thoughtful of them to ask for our input too. It truly is nice to see the positive attention and cultural sharing we had. Cardinal Dolan told a funny but true joke too. We were the only ones to not have to dress up.

[archaeologian-blog]

send me a topic to write a meta about my muse on

[konigreich-deactivated20201224]

archaeologian:

I might write anything from a paragraph to a whopping essay, but send me something you’ve noticed about my characterisation or just something you want to know about my muse and I will write what I can!

[unearthitaly]

The Figure of the Executioner in Italian Culture

The executioner, in Italy called boia, is a recurring figure in old creepy stories trasmitted thanks to the word-of-mouth.

🏴 The most famous is probably Mastro Titta (Master Titta), called “il boia di Roma” who was the official executioner of the Papal State. It is said that he referred to his victims as “patients” and that in his ’career’ he killed more than 500 people. He retired at the age of 85 and his house is still visible nowadays in Vicolo del Campanile. At the Museum of Criminology in Rome you can also still see his axes and blood-stained clothes 😶 🏴 Another famous one is Pietro Pantoni, the executioner of Turin. The city has always been quite superstitious and openly rejected Mr. Pantoni. In Italy it’s very bad form putting the bread upside down on the table: it is said that in Turin, when the baker had to serve Mr. Pantoni, he always gave him his loaves positioned “in the wrong way” on purpose in order to disrespect him. Turinese people hated him. Not surprisingly, one of the most famous Turinese curses still in use nowadays is the local translation of “hypocritical executioner” ( Boia fauss) 😅

                                  Related Italian Vocabulary

Il boia [masc. noun; pl. form: i boia]: the executioner;

La pena capitale: capital punishment;

La pena di morte: death penalty.

Being the executioner such a recurring and disrespected figure, the word boia is often used as a curse or as an interjection. Some examples of idioms:

Fa un freddo boia! / Che freddo boia! = It’s freezing cold!

Mi fa un male boia! / Che male boia! = I’m in terrible pain!

[liachtaschta]

Vatican

@liachtaschta

“Miss Liechtenstein, it’s been quite too long. It’s always a pleasure to have you visit. If it’s not too much trouble may I ask how your Lent is going? Is that why you’re visiting or some other reason? I myself am trying to keep my mind on this season, but Easter is so close, isn’t it?”

It is going quite well I should think, though I am also content to see it depart soon. I am rather happy though that it gave me reason to visit you, but I would think that a poor excuse for the time that has passed since my last. I am not imposing myself on you am i? 

[leonedimaria]

Hm, it’s not that I’m content to see it depart soon. After all it is quite important,  like winter as it changes into spring. It’s needed after all to reflect and come into connection with the Lord’s sacrifice before celebrating his renewal  and how he has redeemed all humanty. Don’t concern yourself with the time either Miss Licentestein! I understand we’re all rather busy so I’m not bothered. Such things happen, and I’ve just returned from from Puglia myself...partly for personal reasons and partly for offical reasons. I’ll be quite busy in the coming months too. 

-He shakes his head- Of course not, I’m always happy to get visitors but perhaps you’d like to keep in touch more? If I have the time I might even like to visit your moutaints. -There’s a pause and he allows himself a little smile- It has been a while since I’ve skiied after all. 

[leonedimaria]

@liachtaschta

“Miss Liechtenstein, it’s been quite too long. It’s always a pleasure to have you visit. If it’s not too much trouble may I ask how your Lent is going? Is that why you’re visiting or some other reason? I myself am trying to keep my mind on this season, but Easter is so close, isn’t it?”

[leonedimaria]

colorful headcanons.

( send me a copic color for a headcanon )

frost blue: does your muse enjoy the snow and cold? or are they the type to enjoy summer more?

peacock blue: is your muse honest? what sorts of lies do they tell, if not?

lapis lazuli: does your muse prefer the idea of exploring the depths of the oceans, or the boundless expanses of space more?

reddish brass: how likely is your muse to step up and take the role of a leader? are they willing to take the challenge, or are they more apt to being a follower?

burnt umber: how stable is your muse, mentally and/or emotionally?

champagne: does your muse drink (alcohol)? are they a heavy drinker, if so?

tea orange: what is something that your muse is fascinated with?

malachite: has your muse ever done anything that they winded up feeling incredibly guilty for in the end?

olive: is your muse prone to feeling envious of others? if yes, what is it that they typically feel envious over?

vermillion: is your muse courageous, or would they consider themselves to be more of a coward?

coral: what is your muse's romantic and sexual orientations?

bougainvillaea: would your muse consider themselves as blunt, or do they beat around the bush instead?

currant: what's something that absolutely disgusts your muse (can be a person, place, thing, ect)?

crimson: how passionate is your muse about the things they love most?

raspberry: what food and/or drink can your muse not get enough of? do they indulge in it often, or is it something reserved for special occasions?

baby blossoms: does your muse have a favorite scent? what is it, and why?

mallow: what sorts of things might remind your muse of those close to them? any scents, objects, sounds?

aubergine: does your muse prefer the day, or are they more of a night-owl?

acacia: how much does it take for your muse to hate someone?

cadmium yellow: what subjects or topics does your muse avoid, because they bring up harmful / painful memories?

honey: when your muse loves someone (whether it be romantic, platonic, or familial love), how do they show it?

chartreuse: if you had to describe your muse with a color, what color would it be and why?

anise: when it comes to self-care, what does your muse do to take care of themselves? do they take care to spend time on it, or do they feel they don't deserve it?

new leaf: what message would your muse send to their past self, if any?

moss: how easily does your muse adapt to any new situations they're thrust into?

silk: does your muse care about appearances much? do they spend a lot of time on their own appearance, or do they just go with the flow each day?

sanguine: does your muse typically have an optimistic, pessimistic, or some middle ground outlook on life?

atoll: if your muse could go anywhere, without any restrictions whatsoever, where would they go? why would they go there?

cool grey: if your muse could ensure one thing for certain in their future to come, what would it be?

black: does your muse have a 'bucket list?' list some things your muse wants to accomplish before they die.

[leonedimaria]

Vatican City aka Michele Leone, credit to the lovely @rainbowagents 

[leonedimaria]

San Marino?

No? He’s up north if you wish to see him, I’ll tell him someone was looking for him too if he comes to visit. I’m Vatican City. 

[annuitcoeptis-movedblog]

leonedimaria.

-He has this slightly offended face now-

“It’s not your business it’s the world’s business. Do you really think the Pope wrote that for your sake alone or for his own pleasure? He has other things to do, hmpf. So, did you read it?”

“ … wait, no, that’s– that’s not what I mean, here– ”

[Well, this is shaping up to be pretty awkward. Just give him a moment to take in a deep breath.]

“ See, what I meant to say’s that… as much as the concern’s appreciated, it’s not something you need to be scratching your head over? My sake, that is. Not… the encyclical thing. ”

[At least he can say he tried.]

“ But see, ‘bout that– ‘bout reading it– I just… didn’t have the time? If I did, then I would’ve… known about it… ”

[leonedimaria]

“America, I think you’ll find that I do need to be concerned about you. I’m concerned about many nations, you know that, and the fact that you say that is a cause for concern in itself. So I suppose I’m more concerned now.”

-He stares at him, rubs his forehead, and takes a breath-

“But it’s even online. It’s free. You have little excuse, but I suppose that means you didn’t read it. You shouldn’t lie, it’s not very good for you. I’m a little bit saddened by that too, it was a gift after all.”

[annuitcoeptis-movedblog]

leonedimaria.

@excelsiorre

“America you’ve been concerning me lately. That being said I do hope your Christmas went well and kept with the true spirit of things. Oh…and have you read the encyclical Pope Francis gave you? I know your president hasn’t, there’s no need to pretend.”

“ … well I’m not gonna deny that, this much I’ll say. But can’t I keep my business to just being my business? ”

[leonedimaria]

-He has this slightly offended face now-

“It’s not your business it’s the world’s business. Do you really think the Pope wrote that for your sake alone or for his own pleasure? He has other things to do, hmpf. So, did you read it?”

[terrence-herschel-gay]

“A Woman Now Leads the Vatican Museums. And She’s Shaking Things Up.” by FARAH NAYERI via NYT / Eethg. Corps. Inc. Arts http://nyti.ms/2po1Wsf December 23, 2017 at 07:00PM The New York Times Arts

[leonedimaria]

@excelsiorre

“America you’ve been concerning me lately. That being said I do hope your Christmas went well and kept with the true spirit of things. Oh...and have you read the encyclical Pope Francis gave you? I know your president hasn’t, there’s no need to pretend.”

[unofficial-vatican]

Text of Pope Francis' traditional Christmas day message

VATICAN CITY (AP) - Dear Brothers and Sisters, Happy Christmas! In Bethlehem, Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary. He was born, not by the will of man, but by the gift of the love of God our Father, who "so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life" (Jn 3:16). This event is renewed today in the Church, a pilgrim in time. For the faith of the Christian people relives in the Christmas liturgy the mystery of the God who comes, who assumes our mortal human flesh, and who becomes lowly and poor in order to save us. And this moves us deeply, for great is the tenderness of our Father.

[leonedimaria]

ok like this for a  starter call, I’ll reblog again later since it’s late. 

[thecompassnews]

Dec. 14, 2017: Life-size statues depict the corporal work of mercy of visiting the sick in the Nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican Dec. 14. (CNS photo | Junno Arocho Esteves)

[leonedimaria]

ok like this for a  starter call, I’ll reblog again later since it’s late. 

[unofficial-vatican]

Vatican nativity scene, Christmas tree unveiled

In an inauguration ceremony Thursday, the Vatican officially unveiled this year’s nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square, also lighting the 69-foot Christmas tree for the first time this year.

This year’s Vatican nativity scene was created by artisans in a local workshop and donated by an ancient Benedictine Abbey, the Sanctuary of Montevergine, which lies near Naples.