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Last
22 and 23 September, the Constantinian Order made
a pilgrimage to the tomb of S.Pio on the occasion
of the first feast day of the Saint. This event
saw the participation of many Constantinian Knights
and Ladies, among which we mention the Grand Prefect
Prince Charles of Bourbon Two Sicilies
and his wife, the Grand Prior H.E. Cardinal F.
Pompedda, and other important people of the Order.
The Order also paid travel and accommodation expenditures
to a delegation of disabled people from Abruzzo
and their escort so that they could go to San
Giovanni Rotondo for a pilgrimage.
In the afternoon of 23 September, a Solemn Pontifical
Mass celebrated by the Grand Prior took place
in the Apulian Sanctuary. During this celebration,
the Franciscan Friars received the gift of a precious
golden chalice presented by the Order.
At the end of the ceremony, all the participants
had a private visit to the cell and tomb of S.Pio.
A crowd gathered for the occasion in front of
the church warmly greeted the Constantinian group.
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