October 2, 2013

NYC's 2013 Feast of Santa Fortunata

Viva Santa Fortunata!
Photos by New York Scugnizzo
Last Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 28th & 29th) we celebrated two glorious days of Faith, Family and Tradition, as members of the Societa Santa Fortunata di New York reenacted with style and pageantry the life and martyrdom of Baucina's great patroness Santa Fortunata.
The color guard lead the way 
The procession makes its way through the neighborhood 
Jonathan carries Baucina's standard
Anna and Ciro enjoying the festivities
Banner carriers heralding the parade
Devotees carry a beautiful flower arrangement spelling out the Saint's name 
First tableau
Second tableau
Third tableau
Fourth tableau
Fifth tableau
Sixth tableau
Seventh tableau
Eighth and ninth tableaux
Three stern centurions 
Tenth tableau 
Santa Fortunata in Glory
A host of angels
Time for a water break, being angelic is hard work
The Tony Neglia Band
The Carriers sprint towards Regina Pacis
A crowd of devotees gather outside the Basilica
Santa Fortunata inside Regina Pacis
Back at the clubhouse, President Ciro Quattrocchi leads the society
in a devotional hymn in honor of Santa Fortunata