In advance of this week’s Feast Day, the Saint Anthony of Padua procession took place on Sunday with the statue leaving from Saint Leonard Churchto be honored throughout the streets of Boston’s North End. Over four hours, the statue of Saint Anthony was carried on the shoulders of dedicated worshipers accompanied by the music of the North End Marching Band. At the end of the procession, a Blessing of the Children was given at Saint Leonard Church.
June 13th marks the death of Saint Anthony and is recognized as the Feast of Saint Anthony in the Roman Catholic Church. For those curious, the Saint Anthony Society will also put on the larger Saint Anthony’s Feast during the last weekend of August.
The photo gallery below shows Sunday’s procession of the statue of Saint Anthony of Padua. Photos by Matt Conti. Click on any image to start a full screen slideshow. High resolution gallery and prints available here.
In honor of St. Anthony of Padua before the procession at St. Leonard Church
Carrying the statue of St. Anthony on Hanover St. with Saint Leonard Church in the rear
Coming out of St. Leonard’s Peace Garden
Pinning a donation on the statue of Saint Anthony
The ladies honor Saint Anthony
Notice that some choose to show devotion by carrying the statue and walking with bare feet
Mayoral Candidate Charlotte Golar Richie and State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz at the St. Anthony’s Procession on Hull Street
Christian Guarino in Charge
Matthew Michael Bamonte, Jr. with Aunt Michele Tirella and St. Anthony
Devotion to St. Anthony of Padua
Marching on Prince Street
At the crossroads of Prince and Salem Streets
Leonard Rizzano with St Anthony on Prince Street
Leonard Rizzano pins a donation on the statue of St. Anthony
Marching on Charter Street
Carrying the statue on Prince Street
Coming home to Saint Leonard Peace Garden
Horns from the North End Marching Band
The light helped this photo appear classic at the corner of Prince and Salem Streets
Taking a break at the corner of Hull and Salem Streets
Fr. Antonio and Anna by the statue of St. Anthony of Padua
Coming down Prince Street near Salem Street
Stopping at the St. Anthony’s Club on Endicott Street
Reaching toward the upper window
North End Marching Band
Salem Street with the Old North steeple in the rear
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2 Replies to “St. Anthony of Padua Procession in Boston’s North End for Feast Day [Photos]”
Beautiful pictures Matt!
In the photo of the procession with the North Church steeple in the background there appears to me to be an angel figure floating in blessing and thanksgiving over event.
Beautiful pictures Matt!
In the photo of the procession with the North Church steeple in the background there appears to me to be an angel figure floating in blessing and thanksgiving over event.