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Feast of the Ascension in the Parish of Saint-Theodore (Sion, Switzerland)


Father Dimitri surrounded by the faithful of the parish

The parish of Saint-Theodore celebrated the feast of the Ascension, marked by two special events

Raphael Mottier was blessed as a reader during the Divine Liturgy by Father Dimitri, rector of the parish. The course of events continued for the festival with a common meal hosted by Dino and Christine Cantinotti; who, helped by a number of friends, in particular Jean-Charles and Sebastien, entirely renovated an old apiary, given by François, brother of Christine. This has been transformed into an admirable little private chapel, dedicated to the Most Holy Mother of God and Saint Francis of Assisi. For the occasion, Sophia produced an icon of the saint and in the afternoon it was placed in the chapel, which was blessed as a simple oratory. It will be consecrated by the bishop at an appropriate time.

Then, ten people met in front of the chapel at the end of the afternoon, and listened to a catechism on the theme of the Divine Will.

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Icon of Saint Francis of Assisi, executed by Sophia Cantinotti

Raphaël Mottier