Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Feast of the Dedication of the Liberian Basilica
...better known as "St. Mary Major" (or Santa Maria Maggiore), the location came because of a dream had by both the owner of the land atop Rome's Esquiline hill and Pope Liberius. Each year, the Basilica re-enacts the August snowfall with a cascade of flower petals. Rome Reports has this video showing the event:
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Happy Feast of the Transfiguration to you and your flock, dear shepherd.
Thanks, Father. This is very educational, something we were unaware of and what a beautiful basillica and celebration!
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