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Sicily, start off religious holidays between the sacred and the profan

June 22nd, 2011 by Dapress Photoagency
Dapress Photoagency
Milan, Italy, Europe
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The image of the statue of «Maria SS dei Miracoli» patron of Alcamo (Sicily) out of the church and is carried in procession through the streets of the city.
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Clergy in procession accompany the statue.
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Procession of simulacrum of «Maria SS dei Miracoli» out of church.
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Sisters in procession accompany simulacrum.
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People in procession.
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People in procession.
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People in procession.See the banner of the city of Alcamo-Sicily.
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Characteristic drummers accompany the statue.
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People expected output of the simulacrum out of church.
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Clerics participate in religious services.
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Simulacrum-carriers out of church.
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People in procession.To the left see the statue of «Our Lady» in procession.
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Devotees in procession carrying votive.
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Poor Clares nuns observe the procession from above.
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Devotees in procession carrying votive.
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Priests accompany the statue.
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Simulacrum-carriers out of church pending.
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Simulacrum-carriers out of church pending.
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Simulacrum-carriers out of church pending.
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Devotee carries votive.
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Priest outside the church waiting for the release of the simulacrum.
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Clergy within the church.
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Simulacrum-carriers out of church pending.
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Priests precede and accompany the statue of the patron saint through the streets of the city.
  • Sicily start off religious holidays between the sacred and the profan
  • Sicily start off religious holidays between the sacred and the profan
  • Sicily start off religious holidays between the sacred and the profan
  • Sicily start off religious holidays between the sacred and the profan
  • Sicily start off religious holidays between the sacred and the profan
  • Sicily start off religious holidays between the sacred and the profan
  • Sicily start off religious holidays between the sacred and the profan
  • Sicily start off religious holidays between the sacred and the profan
  • Sicily start off religious holidays between the sacred and the profan
  • Sicily start off religious holidays between the sacred and the profan
  • Sicily start off religious holidays between the sacred and the profan
  • Sicily start off religious holidays between the sacred and the profan
  • Sicily start off religious holidays between the sacred and the profan
  • Sicily start off religious holidays between the sacred and the profan
  • Sicily start off religious holidays between the sacred and the profan
  • Sicily start off religious holidays between the sacred and the profan
  • Sicily start off religious holidays between the sacred and the profan
  • Sicily start off religious holidays between the sacred and the profan
  • Sicily start off religious holidays between the sacred and the profan
  • Sicily start off religious holidays between the sacred and the profan
  • Sicily start off religious holidays between the sacred and the profan
  • Sicily start off religious holidays between the sacred and the profan
  • Sicily start off religious holidays between the sacred and the profan
  • Sicily start off religious holidays between the sacred and the profan
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The months of May and June in Sicily are rich in festivities dedicated to the patron saints.

Solid is spirituality and participation of people as numerous processions take place.In the pictures 2011 the procession of «Maria SS dei Miracoli» patron of Alcamo,medium size city in north west of Sicily.The celebration is full of color and tradition.

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