Vatican City, Jan 12, 2006 / 22:00 pm
Speaking today to members of the “sediari pontifici”, the group of men who are historically charged with bearing the literal “chair” of the Holy Father, Pope Benedict explained that the benchmark of a Christian lifestyle, and particularly of members of the Pontifical Household, is one of service.
Today, members of this ancient office largely carry out various functions and protocols during ceremonies involving the Papal Household.
The Pope began by telling the group that: "Yours is an ancient task” although one “which over the course of the centuries has evolved in different ways depending upon the customs and needs of the times.”
But, he pointed out, it has always remained "linked with the See of Peter."