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Members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre and the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George gathering at the church
Photos courtesy of Andrew Giordano and New York Scugnizzo |
Some 40 pilgrims joined the Knights and Dames of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George, the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, and the Sovereign Military Order of Malta for the Third Annual Friday of Sorrows at the Shrine Church of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus in Little Italy, New York. The Most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass was sung by celebrant and homilist the Very Rev. Msgr. Cav. Joseph Ambrosio (Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Newark, New Jersey and Chaplain of the Constantinian Order), Deacon Fr. Richard Gennaro Cipolla (retired Pastor of St. Mary’s Parish in Norwalk, Connecticut), and Subdeacon Fr. Christopher Salvatori (SAC, Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in East Harlem, New York). The sacred ministers were dutifully assisted by several young servers and members of the Schola Cantorum from the Church of the Holy Innocents in Midtown Manhattan.
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| Before and after Mass devotees prayed the Stations of the Cross |
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| The crucifix above the altar was veiled for Lent |
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| (Above & below) Solemn Latin Mass in the Extraordinary form of the Roman Rite |
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| Deacon Fr. Cippola sings the Gospel |
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| Msgr. Ambrosio gave an inspiring sermon |
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| Members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem |
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| Members of the Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George |
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| (Above and below) The recessional |
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| After Mass, celebrants take a commemorative photo |
