Evviva Sant'Anna! Photos by New York Scugnizzo |
(L) A detail of the ornate high altar and (r) statue of the Madonna Dei Martiri inside beautiful Saint Ann's Church |
After Mass, Saint Ann is presented to the expectant crowd |
On a picture perfect day, the procession wends its way through Hoboken |
Shrines dedicated to Sant'Anna were erected along the procession route |
(L) Our friends at The Madonna Dei Martiri Society generously offered everyone delicious focaccia and cold water. (R) San Giacomo joins the celebration |
A look inside the Santa Febronia Chapel |
Santa Febronia, patroness of Patti, Sicily |
The Madonna di Tindari |
(L) Devotees pin donations on to the statues. (R) Passing down our time-honored traditions on to the next generation |
After a few hours, the procession makes its way back to Saint Ann's Church |
Members of the Holy Name Society carry Saint Ann into the church |
Sant'Anna and San Giacomo are placed before the altar |