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| Evviva Sant'Antonio! Photos by New York Scugnizzo |
Saturday's Festa di Sant'Antonio in Bath Beach, Brooklyn was a glorious expression of faith and devotion to Grumo Appula's holy patron. Celebrants gathered from around the tri-state area to participate in the joyous celebration. The event was sponsored by the St. Anthony Society of Grumo Appula (8729 20th Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11214).
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| Inside the St. Anthony Society Hall, an altar was set up for Mass |
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| Small loaves of bread are blessed and packed for distribution |
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| This year's Queen of the Feast and Grand Marshals are introduced to the crowd |
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| The Queen and Grand Marshals join the special patrons of the Feasts |
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| Shrine outside the St. Anthony Society Hall |
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| Stephen La Rocca, President of the St. Rocco Society of Potenza in New York City, donates a beautiful gold heart and chain for the statue |
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| A detail of the processional cart |
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| The color guard are raring to go |
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| The Procession makes its way through the neighborhood |
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| Devotees sing hymns in praise of Saint Anthony |
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| Keeping her vow to Saint Anthony |
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Members of the Associazione Culturale Pugliese Figli Maria SS. Addolorata, Societa Maria SS. Addolorata di Pignataro Interamna, and Saint Rocco Society of Potenza in New York City came out in force to celebrate with the extremely hospitable St. Anthony Society of Grumo Appula
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| Volunteers distribute loaves of blessed bread |