PROCESSION OF ST. ROCCO

August 3, 2014 -- This morning, an effigy of St. Rocco, the protector against plague and contagious diseases, is brought up 3rd Street in Glen Cove on the culminating day of  this year's St. Rocco's Feast.  As the three hour procession makes its way through the neighborhood, devotees sing songs, recite prayers, attach monetary offerings to the statue, and visit the sick and home-bound where blessings are offered with a relic of the Saint.   The festival, which began Tuesday, resumes at 3 pm today and concludes at 10 pm.  

Click here for more information about St. Rocco from St. Rocco Society of Potenza.