The Procession
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| Evviva Maria! Photos by New York Scugnizzo |
A look at Saturday’s 11th Annual Feast of Madonna Addolorata at St. Athanasius Church in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. (See part 1, The Coronation, and part 3, Mass and Dinner Party)
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| After the coronation, the procession left the church grounds with members of the Associazione Culturale Pugliese Figli Maria SS. Addolorata carrying a processional canopy and statue of the Blessed Mother |
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| (Above & below) The procession makes its way down Bay Parkway |
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| The color guard lead the way |
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| (Above & below) There was plenty of pomp and pageantry |
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| A couple of enthusiastic flag twirlers |
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| (Above & below) A sea of black and gold saunters through the neighborhood |
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| Devotees pray and sing hymns |
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| A good time was had by all |
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| (Above & below) Dressed to the nines, the men take turns carrying the statue |
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| The Metropolitan Festival Band |
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| Water was generously offered to participants along the way |
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| After a couple of hours the procession makes its way back to St. Athanasius |
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| Outside the church, members pose for a commemorative photo |
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| We return to St. Athanasius for Mass |