Xaghra Parish » Gallery » 2009 » FEAST OF ST ANTHONY THE ABBOT - 2009 » 18 JAN 09 - FEAST OF ST ANTHONY THE ABBOT - FINAL MOMENTS

Ten days of celebrations came to an end when, after the blessing of animals and pets the statue returned to its Church. The Victory Band led the procession from the Square to the Church. Bishop Mgr Mario Grech imparted Eucharistic Benediction and Deacon Anthony Bajada went down with the reliquary of the Saint for the faithful to pay homage to the Saint by kissing it.

A1 Statue set to return to its Church
A2 The illuminated Church of St Anthony the Abbot
A3 Victory Band leads the procession back to Church
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B2 Arrival in front of the Church
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B4 Procession enters Church
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B6 Mgr Archpriest enters the Church
B7 The Bishop arrives in the Church
B8 Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
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C1 Benediction
C2 Benediction

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