feast of St. Anthony

Rites of St. Anthony the Abbot light up central Italy

When the cold of January grips the Apennine landscapes in a vice and the mountains smell of wood, the nights of Abruzzo and Latium light up with fires, songs and blessings. It is the time of St. Anthony Abbot, the …

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St. Anthony’s fires shine between Lazio and Abruzzo

Saint Anthony Abbot is a figure venerated in many regions of Italy. This saint is known as the protector of animals and for his ability to resist demonic temptations, qualities that make him a symbol of strength and endurance. In …

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