A bronze high relief of St. Anthony of Padua adorns the Church Photos by New York Scugnizzo |
The Shrine Church of St. Anthony of Padua (154 Sullivan St.) was packed for Tuesday night's patronal Feast Mass |
(L) The statue of the Saint is placed on a truck. (R) Devotees offer donations |
The procession wends its way through the neighborhood |
The Red Mike Festival Band |
Bringing up the rear is our pal Stephen with his giant votive candle |
After the procession, St. Anthony is returned to his place of honor beside the altar |
The beautifully decorated altar |
Afterward, we visited Song' e Napule Pizzeria for our celebratory meal |