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| Evviva San Giorgio! Photos by New York Scugnizzo and Giorgio Giudice |
Before work Monday morning, I joined my St. Rocco Society brethren in honoring glorious San Giorgio Martire on his Feast Day at Sacred Hearts of Jesus & Mary and St. Stephen RC Church in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. Among the many old southern Italian society statues in its possession, the church boasts a magnificent bust of the warrior saint originating from Testaccio in Barano d'Ischia. As is the custom, we brought flowers (courtesy of the LaRocca family), lit a few candles, meditated and said our prayers, including the daily orison of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George. Tranquil and serene, our short, but gratifying visit was the perfect way to begin our day.
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| Bust of San Giorgio and placard on the bye-altar |
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| Devotees venerate our beloved patron |
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| Each year, the LaRocca family offer the saint a beautiful bouquet of flowers |
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| Cav. John Napoli of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George was in attendance |
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| A close-up of the saint and his standard |
