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Viva Sant'Antonio!
Photos by New York Scugnizzo
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Hundreds gathered at St. Athanasius Church in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn Sunday morning (June 13th) for the Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua. Mass was celebrated in English and Italian by Monsignor Cassato, followed by the blessing of the bread and procession through the neighborhood. After distributing the loaves, the celebration came to a close with the veneration of the relic back at the church.
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| Monsignor Cassato blesses the bread |
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| Devotees pin donations on to the Statue of Saint Anthony |
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| Mariano and Luca show their support |
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| Emulating their hero |
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| The Associazione Culturale Pugliese Figli Maria SS. Addolorata led the way |
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| Members of Gruppo Italiano S. Atanasio (G.I.S.A.) sing and pray |
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| The Giglio Band were awesome |
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| There was a terrific turnout |
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| Residents erected shrines outside their homes |
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| Members of the community offered food and water to the marchers |
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| After the Procession, St. Anthony is returned to the church |
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| Back at the church, devotees venerate Saint Anthony's relic |
