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Viva Santa Fortunata!
Photos by New York Scugnizzo
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Last Saturday and Sunday (Sept. 28th & 29th) we celebrated two glorious days of Faith, Family and Tradition, as members of the Societa Santa Fortunata di New York reenacted with style and pageantry the life and martyrdom of Baucina's great patroness Santa Fortunata.
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The color guard lead the way
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The procession makes its way through the neighborhood
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Jonathan carries Baucina's standard
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Anna and Ciro enjoying the festivities
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Banner carriers heralding the parade
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Devotees carry a beautiful flower arrangement spelling out the Saint's name
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First tableau
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Second tableau
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Third tableau
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Fourth tableau
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Fifth tableau
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Sixth tableau
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Seventh tableau
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Eighth and ninth tableaux
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Three stern centurions
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Tenth tableau
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| Santa Fortunata in Glory |
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A host of angels
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Time for a water break, being angelic is hard work
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The Tony Neglia Band
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The Carriers sprint towards Regina Pacis
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A crowd of devotees gather outside the Basilica
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Santa Fortunata inside Regina Pacis
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Back at the clubhouse, President Ciro Quattrocchi leads the society
in a devotional hymn in honor of Santa Fortunata |
