Opening night at the Feast of Saint Agrippina di Mineo on August 4th marked the start of the big 2016 feasts in Boston’s North End. After a dedication, blessing and unveiling, the children’s procession led the way on Hanover Street followed by the large statue of Saint Agrippina to the Greenway before returning to her new weekend feast chapel. To carry the statue, 20 men coordinate in a complex rhythm to keep the 1600 pound heavy statue in the air.
Saint Agrippina Di Mineo was a beautiful blond princess who was unmercifully tortured to death by the Emperor Valerian in 256 AD. After her death, her body was taken from Rome to Mineo, Sicily, by three holy women; Bassa, Paula and Agatonica.
View more photos from the 2016 St. Agrippina’s Feast.
as always matt, excellent photography. boy do I miss the norfh end.
NORTH end (sorry)
Hey Madonna Della Cava Society, do you think it might be a good idea to post a schedule or a poster for your Feast ? Your website still has a 2015 schedule posted.