The pilgrimage to venerate the body of S. Antonio, as announced, was held on Saturday 20 February. The proposed program will be skipped entirely for the large influx of pilgrims in the city of Veneto, which gave rise to a queue of no less than six hours to go before the remains of St. Antonio. They hit, and the number of persons, the variety of Italian regions and nations represented, a sign of great devotion to St. Antonio involving the entire world. During the wait, the pilgrims were able to meet Father Olindo Maria Schneebeli, former rector of the basilica and a great friend of Anzino. For a Anzinese or a friend to see Anzino the mortal remains of St. Antonio is certainly a great thrill, as witnessed by all participants, and although they have had to endure what appeared to be an endless queue, we are happy to see them having traveled to Padua. Even in the words of a pilgrim Quarna you could see the joy of being present on one occasion might be termed historical (it's the third time in almost eight hundred years that S. Antonio is made visible to the crowds), the gentleman above, who indicated that for S. Antonio tail six hours worth it, even just for the pleasure of meeting him. He also said: "It's like when it comes to Anzino for the feast, when you see the mountains that you wake up you know it's time to visit San Antonio." And it was this spirit of pilgrimage, to visit St. Antonio. ven with this we realize that it is not Anzino, who lives there or who organizes the festival that can attract people, but it is faith and devotion to the great saint that our country is honored to have as a patron know and can do as an example of the Gospel for the whole world. A lot of the fruits of the pilgrimage; in this article a bit 'thin we will not dwell further. Soon more news and impressions from participants. Here are some photos.
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