The reerection of the first obelisks during the reign of Pope Sixtus V (1585 - 90) was accompanied by exorcisms and blessings, as well as the sprinkling of holy water and the burning of incense.
Pada waktu obelisk pertama didirikan kembali semasa pemerintahan Paus Sixtus V (1585 - 90), diadakan upacara pengusiran roh - roh jahat dan permohonan berkat, sekaligus pemercikan air suci dan pembakaran dupa.