<strong>Melting to order: </strong>The "blood" vial of Amaseno.
Melting to order: The "blood" vial of Amaseno.
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<strong>Celebrate good times: </strong>The period around St. Lawrence feast day sees multiple processions.
Celebrate good times: The period around St. Lawrence feast day sees multiple processions.
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<strong>Picture perfect: </strong>Amaseno is a medieval village in the Frosinone province of the Lazio region.
Picture perfect: Amaseno is a medieval village in the Frosinone province of the Lazio region.
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<strong>Blood brothers: </strong>The "miracle" is similar to the better-known one of St. Januarius in Naples (pictured).
Blood brothers: The "miracle" is similar to the better-known one of St. Januarius in Naples (pictured).
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<strong>Path to salvation: </strong>Villagers of Amaseno say that belief in the miracle is a matter of faith.
Path to salvation: Villagers of Amaseno say that belief in the miracle is a matter of faith.
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<strong>On call: </strong>The relic can be viewed in the church of Santa Maria on request.
On call: The relic can be viewed in the church of Santa Maria on request.
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<strong>Never forget: </strong>The miracle is celebrated in some Italian communities in the US and Canada.
Never forget: The miracle is celebrated in some Italian communities in the US and Canada.
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