Priest holds services in remains of cathedral bombed out by German Army in World War II

The video describes the tolling of the bell at the cathedral of St. Thomas the Apostle, honoring those who died in Ortona. The sacristy has been converted into a chapel by Don Pietro di Fubio. The Germans destroyed the cathedral on December 21st, fearing the clock tower could be used as an observation post. Despite the destruction, a single bell remains, calling people to the chapel. The bell tolls for St. Thomas Aquinas, though infrequently, due to the risk of further damage to the belfry.

What is the primary reason the bell of the cathedral tolls?

• To celebrate a festival

• To honor the fallen soldiers and the cathedral

• To mark the end of a war

• To signal the start of a service

Who is responsible for setting up the sacristy as a chapel?

• The local government

• A group of volunteers

• Don Pietro di Fubio

• The German soldiers

Why did the Germans destroy the cathedral on December 21st?

• To build a new structure

• To follow a local legend

• To celebrate a German victory

• To prevent it from being used as an observation post

What remains of the cathedral after its destruction?

• Nothing at all

• The entire structure

• Only the clock tower

• The little chapel in the sacristy

Why are the bells not tolled often?

• To conserve energy

• Due to a lack of manpower

• Because the vibrations could damage the structure

• To avoid disturbing the peace