Believers in Venezuela celebrate 500th anniversary of Saint Benedict's birth

Believers in Venezuela celebrate 500th anniversary of Saint Benedict's birth

Faithful gather in Cabimas, a city in the oil-rich state of Zulia, to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the birth of Saint Benedict of Palermo, the first Black saint canonized by the Catholic Church.

The patron saint festivities of San Benito de Palermo, celebrated from December 25 to January 6 in Venezuela, include a vibrant tradition of parading the saint's image through the streets. Devotees touch, embrace, and sprinkle alcohol on the statue as expressions of gratitude, solidarity, and reverence.

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