June 16, 2017

A Look at the 2017 Festa di Sant’Antonio da Padova in SoHo, New York

A bronze high relief of St. Anthony of Padua adorns the Church
Photos by New York Scugnizzo
Photo essay by New York Scugnizzo
The Shrine Church of St. Anthony of Padua (154 Sullivan St.)
was packed for Tuesday night's patronal Feast Mass
(L) The statue of the Saint is placed on a truck. (R) Devotees offer donations
The procession wends its way through the neighborhood 
The Red Mike Festival Band 
Bringing up the rear is our pal Stephen with his giant votive candle
After the procession, St. Anthony is returned 
to his place of honor beside the altar 
The beautifully decorated altar
Afterward, we visited Song' e Napule Pizzeria for our celebratory meal