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The ox of St. Zopito

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The ox of St. Zopito sent on 15 Febbraio 2019 (21:08) by Antonina Eccomi. 13 comments, 584 views.

Canon 5D Mark III,
Canon 5D Mark III
Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD
Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD
at 27mm, 1/125 f/5.6, ISO 100, hand held.

Zopito, un giovane martire, vittima delle persecuzioni contro i cristiani, è festeggiato con una processione che trasporta le sue reliquie per le vie del paese assieme ad un bue bianco, ornato di nastri e cavalcato da un fanciullo, vestito anch'egli di bianco, che impersona un angelo che sorregge un ombrellino bianco, simbolo di purezza. Seguita dalla tradizionale sfilata dei “vetturali” a cavallo (antichi cavalieri il cui compito principale era quello di trasportare e vendere l'olio fuori Loreto), artigiani e contadini e accompagnata dalle caratteristiche melodie tradizionali intonate da uno zampognaro, la processione avanza per le vie del borgo fino a raggiungere la chiesa di San Pietro. Qui avviene quello che da anni è considerato il momento più importante e bello della processione: davanti al sagrato della chiesa, il parroco elargisce la benedizione e il bue s'inginocchia in segno di devozione e partecipa con il suo puttino alla messa. Sempre secondo la tradizione, in base all'abbondanza dello sterco del bue lasciato in chiesa durante la funzione, i contadini sapranno se il raccolto dell'anno sarà propizio o no. Tutto questo perché, la leggenda narra che nel 1711 durante il trasferimento delle reliquie di San Zopito, da Penne a Loreto Aprutino, un contadino distratto dal lavoro nei campi non si accorse del passaggio delle Sacre Spoglie, mentre il suo bue si. Allora l'animale si allontanò dal padrone, senza dar conto ai suoi richiami e avvicinatosi alla processione s' inchinò sobriamente e spontaneamente in segno di riverenza. Un rituale sacro misto al profano, pieno di fascino, di suoni, di colori, e di gioia. Una festa che si tramanda dal 1713, ripetuta ogni anno così come raccontata fino ad oggi. Nello scatto il momento in cui il bue si inginocchia in adorazione .


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sent on 15 Febbraio 2019 (23:54) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Beautiful first floor Antonina, congratulations also for the description!!!
Hello. Ezioi

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sent on 16 Febbraio 2019 (0:52) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Nice document, the characters portraits can exhibit for years as a Medal of Merit (even the ox...).
Charles

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sent on 16 Febbraio 2019 (8:21) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Cia Ezio, in Loreto Aprutino the tradition of St. Zopito and the ox is rooted and very felt, a real feast that all participate and even the inhabitants of neighboring countries. Beautiful country traditions.
A greeting
Antonina :-)

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sent on 16 Febbraio 2019 (8:22) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Hello Carlo, thank you very much, of the passage and the liking. :-)
A greeting
Antonina ;-)

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sent on 16 Febbraio 2019 (10:21) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Excellent shot and beautiful testimony of our socio-cultural traditions. Interesting the caption. Hello.

avatarsenior
sent on 16 Febbraio 2019 (12:27) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Hi Pinitti, thanks for the appreciation!!! :-)
A greeting
Antonina ;-)

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sent on 17 Febbraio 2019 (20:01) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Very nice for composition and colors.
also good caption.
Hello.
Eus

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sent on 18 Febbraio 2019 (11:31) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Thank you very much Eus, too good.
A greeting
Antonina :-) ;-)

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sent on 21 Febbraio 2019 (22:23) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Wonderful image and very interesting caption, a beautiful tale of great anthropological value.
Congratulations and thank you, Antonina!
Hello, Stefano

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sent on 22 Febbraio 2019 (13:47) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Thank you very much Stefano for the appreciation. The small villages resist also maintaining the popular traditions.
A greeting
Antonina :-) ;-)

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sent on 30 Marzo 2019 (17:51) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Unusual image, very nice, congratulations!!!!!!!!!!

Greetings Bruno

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sent on 01 Aprile 2019 (13:52) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

Hi Bruno, thank you.
Folklore always has its charms :-P
A greeting
Antonina :-)

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sent on 16 Agosto 2020 (16:47) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)    

my Loreto, the ox and many friendly faces, I really like the photo for the explosion of colors. The description echoes an excerpt from the Triumph of D'Annunzio's death, if I'm not mistaken. It takes us up to a point, but it makes the idea. In fact, the most important moment is related to the kneeling of the ox when he meets the statue of the saint, who bears a reliquary in his arm. If you don't kneel, you get a bad omen.


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