Frederick the Great, Discussion Post 24

[cahn]

Every post I can't believe this is still going on, and yet, here we are :D

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Freaking weird Habsburg burial protocols

[cahn]

I mean, that is just totally BIZARRE. I guess I sort of understand when someone dies far from home? Sort of? But, like. I am with you, Franz Joseph!

Re: Freaking weird Habsburg burial protocols

[selenak]

LOL. Here's a video of the so called "Knocking ceremony", last performed for Otto (von) Habsburg, last Archduke and Crown Prince of the old Empire (and Member of the European Parliament), at the Capuchine Crypt (where they keep most of the bodies). It would have been the same for MT (and FS, and Joseph):

First knock.

Monk: Who asks for entrance?
Ceremonial master: (Name of Dead Habsburg), (All the Titles of Dead Habsburgs) (these are all Mt's titles, if you want to hear them listed out loud. Including "Duke/Duchess of Silesia", naturally. :)

Monk: We do not know him.

Second knock

Monk: Who asks for entrance?

Ceremonial Master: (Name of Dead Habsburg), (lists individual accomplishments of dead Habsburg)

Monk: We do not know him.

Third knock

Monk: Who asks for entrance?

Ceremonial Master: (Name of Dead Habsburg), a sinner.

Monk: He/She may enter.

Re: Freaking weird Habsburg burial protocols

[mildred_of_midgard]

Oooh, this appeals to my interest in the ritualistic aspect of death. Thank you! Will watch later.