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A Solemn, Emotional Gathering on April 25th, Held Amidst a Nation's Grief over Pope Francis's Demise, Fell Short of the Exuberance Typically Shown in Previous Years.
In the intricately designed hall, waves of vibrant red carnations graced the podium and benches, while a thought-provoking film depicting the initial electoral act for the Constituent Assembly was projected onto four colossal screens. The bustling crowd, filled with members of the Constituent Assembly, brought a distinctive energy to the hemicycle.
Thirty-four distinguished former deputies and companions of the body instrumental in drafting Portugal’s Constitution of 1975 attended the galleries, while a hundred invitations were graciously sent out, as indicated by a protocol source.
As tradition dictates, the members of the Assembly of the Republic, alongside parliamentary party leaders and the prime minister, took their seats in the guests’ room around 9:40 am.
Two former heads of state still alive were in attendance, with only General Ramalho Eanes present. Cavaco Silva was absent.
In the chaotic whirlwind of half an hour preceding the ceremony's start, State Councilor Luís Marques Mendes, the presidential candidate, caught the eye of the crowd. Having arrived early, he took advantage of the opportunity to exchange pleasantries with several deputies in the parliament bar before joining the assembly in the session hall, where he engaged in lively conversations with government members and deputies from varying benches.
Making their way into the session hall were the primary government ministers bearing carnations, including António Leitao Amaro, Minister of the Presidency, and Pedro Duarte, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs. Each seat in the government bench was adorned with the symbol of the April Revolution.
At around 9:45 am, President of the Republic Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa made his grand entrance at the parliament, welcomed by the President of the Assembly of the Republic, José Pedro Aguiar-Branco, with military honors. The national anthem resonated throughout the hall as the presidential band and fanfare played while the presidential flag was officially hoisted.
The President, who would be giving his final speech on April 25th as the Head of State, entered the hall without a red carnation, but bore in his hand the emblematic symbol of the Revolution instead. The three major figures of the State appeared immaculately dressed in dark ties.
At precisely 10:01 am, immediately prior to the President of the Assembly of the Republic initiating the session, the national anthem was heard once more, this time harmoniously sung by the youth choir of the Instituto Gregoriano de Lisboa.
A few minutes past the scheduled time, Aguiar-Branco began the session with the reading of a heartfelt condolence motion for the passing of Pope Francis, unanimously approved, followed by a moment of silence in tribute.
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Although specific details regarding the Solemn Evocative Session are not provided, it is presumed this formal gathering served as a heartfelt tribute to Pope Francis during a time when traditional April 25th celebrations, normally centered on Portugal's Carnation Revolution, were subdued to reflect the somber mood. The ceremony would likely have included notable figures such as President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, and President of the Assembly of the Republic José Pedro Aguiar-Branco, among others [1][2][3][4].
What was the theme of the Solemn Evocative Session on April 25th in the hemicycle?The ceremony served as a heartfelt tribute to Pope Francis amidst a Nation's grief.
Which constituent assembly members attended the gallery during the session?Thirty-four distinguished former deputies and companions of the body that drafted Portugal’s Constitution of 1975 attended the galleries.
What was the dress code for the three major figures of the State at the ceremony?The three major figures of the State appeared immaculately dressed in dark ties.
How many invitations were sent out for the Solemn Evocative Session?A hundred invitations were graciously sent out for the ceremony, as indicated by a protocol source.
