Father Amerigo Stampone in
front of the doorway of the Santa Maria Maria Domini Sanctuary, visiting
on the occasion of the feast of the patron saint of Fraine.
Aunt Mary Stamboni in the procession
of the patron saint of Fraine, Santa Maria Mater Domini. The procession
takes place during the annual 3-day holy festa from May 30 - June 1.
The statue of the revered patron
saint of Fraine, Santa Maria Mater Domini, displayed on the alter of the
main church (chiesa madre) dedicated to San Silvestro, Papa (Saint Sylvester,
Pope).
Aunt Mary Stamboni (far right)
buying bread at Florio's Bakery.
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*** A special thank you to my cousin Elio
Stampone and Nonna Teresa Stampone for their help in identifying
*** many of the names and locations in these
photos.