Exultet roll

As the text was read by the officiant and the scroll unrolled over the pulpit (ambo), the images would appear right-side up to the congregation.

The form was peculiar to southern Italy, mainly the area around Benevento and Montecassino, and the surviving examples date from between the 10th and 13th centuries.

[2][3] These words were sung by the deacon during the blessing and lighting of the Paschal candle at the Easter Vigil.

[5] Although based on the Pontifical liturgy, the form of the ceremony and the Exultet as practised in southern Italy is attributed to Archbishop Landulf I of Benevento (r. 957–982).

[2] Outside of their one annual liturgical function, Exultet rolls were objects of display.