1.   Brandl painted the Holy Family on the main altar and the picture of St Theresa.

2.   But as I looked around, I was startled by the unfamiliar figure over the main altar, much too beardy for a Catholic saint.

3.   Crossing from one side of the church to the other, it seemed natural to genuflect in front of the main altar.

4.   Sacred Heart Chapel, behind the main altar, is known as the Wedding Chapel.

5.   The crucifix is even hung to the left of the main altar, diluting the idea of an absolute center.

6.   The Virgin Mary, clothed in splendid garments, is placed high above the main altar.

7.   After the basilica is closed Sunday night, the coffin will be moved into a side altar not far from the main altar.

8.   But they said the rest could be done without covering the main altar again with scaffolding.

9.   President Vladimir Putin and his wife, Lyudmila, stood in a place of honor near the main altar.

10.   The body, with its hands folded in prayer, was put on display at the main altar for the public until nightfall.