Butler, Sara (Aston) · New York, Cincinnati, The Abingdon press · leaf 158
ndagesand a face expressing great agony. The curious ceremony of blessing theanimals occurs in the Cathedral yard everyyear. This is a custom based on a traditionregarding Saint Anthony, who was born inEgypt in the middle of the third century after 152 HISTORIC CHURCHES IN MEXICO Christ, and who in… … CUERNAVACA CATHEDRAL tude of fiends fell upon him at night, fairlyshaking the walls of his little cell and leavinghim nearly dead on the floor. They trans-formed themselves into all sorts of beasts, butthis did not deter the saint from leading a lifeof solitude and devout contemplation. In-stead of…
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