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| The statue of San Vincenzo, Martire di Craco, with flowers and the Craco Society's original standard with embroidered coat of arms of Craco, Matera, Basilicata. |
Warmly welcomed by the Craco Society, members of the Order served as honor guard Sunday morning at the 117th Annual Feast of San Vincenzo, Martire di Craco, at the Shrine Church of the Most Precious Blood (113 Baxter St.) in Little Italy, New York. Mass was celebrated by Msgr. Nicholas Grieco, who spoke at length about the martyrdom of San Vincenzo, San Maurizio and the Theban Legion. In deference to the Order, Monsignor also said a few words about the anniversary of the Battle of the Milvian Bridge (312 AD) and the conversion of Emperor Constantine the Great.
Heartfelt thanks to Fred Spero and all the members of the Craco Society for your warmth and hospitality. It was an honor and a privilege to be a part of your special day and celebrate our faith together. Viva San Vincenzo!
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and John Napoli with Msgr. Nicholas Grieco. |
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| A closer look at the statue of the martyred legionnaire. |
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| The first class relic of San Vincenzo is kept at the foot of the statue. |
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| Beneath the Martyr's palm frond, the Chi Rho is emblazoned across the saint's scaled hauberk. |
