San Gennaro Feast - Naples - 2006

Anthony Palmisano, travels to Naples Italy to witness the miracle of the liquefaction of the blood of San Gennaro.
The blood of the saint is contained in a vessel kept in the Duomo di Napoli, and twice a year through the intervention of the saint the blood turns liquid again, to attest to the faithful that he still watches over the city. It is difficult to predict with any degree of exactitude whether the blood will liquefy on time - "it depends on San Gennaro, really" - but apparently it is an omen of ill fortune if the miracle fails to happen: a long history of disasters is said to be linked to former failures.
Whichever way, the day and the miracle are a major occasion for celebration and joy among Napoletani all over the world, who celebrate their connection to this beautiful and scenic ancient Italian city.

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San Gennaro Blood Liquefied. We are all blessed and may San Gennaro bless you!
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