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.
Esimene obelisk püstitati uuesti paavst Sixtus V (1585 – 1590) ajal ning sellega kaasnes kurjade vaimude väljaajamine, õnnistamine, püha veega piserdamine ja viiruki põletamine.