In Taranto the statue of the Madonna of Loreto

04/02/14

On Wednesday 29 January, the statue of the Madonna of Loreto arrived at the Volunteer School of the Air Force (SVTAM) of Taranto. The transfer, coordinated by the Holy Spirit parish of Taranto, is part of an initiative called "Bianca più della Luna".

The theme chosen for the occasion recalls words taken from the popular song dedicated to the Virgin: "From the dawn you rise more beautiful", an expression that highlights the contrast with the dark silhouette of the pilgrim Madonna.

The first scheduled event saw, on Sunday 2 February, the celebration of Holy Mass, officiated by HE Rev. Filippo Santoro, Archbishop of Taranto, at the parish of the Holy Spirit.

"Descendit de coelo" - For the occasion, the Mariano Simulacrum came from the sky, transported by a helicopter of the 84 ° C / SAR Group (Combat Search and Rescue) of Gioia del Colle (Ba), and was welcomed by the Fanfare Territorial of Bari, from the representative staff of the Schools Command AM / 3 ^ aerial region, of the SVTAM, of the 65 ° Deposit of Taranto, of the 16 ° Wing of Martina Franca and of the 36 ° Stormo of Gioia del Colle, in the mouth of the strong bond which inextricably unites the Air Force with the Virgin of Loreto, patron of the Air Force and all aviators. All the highest civil and religious authorities of the Ionian province intervened in the religious function.

On the morning of Monday 03 February, the statue of the Virgin reached the SVTAM, where the parish priest of the Holy Spirit Church, Rev. don Martino Mastrovito, officiated the Eucharistic celebration in the presence of the whole staff of the School, the 65 ° Deposit and NATO Support Agency (NSPA) of Taranto, the National Association of Aerospace Officers (ANUA) and the Arma Aeronautica Association, sections of Taranto.

Don Martino warmly thanked Col. Roberto Leo, Commander of SVTAM, for the commitment and the contribution that the School has made to the realization of the events that have come so far.

Col. Leo underlined how: “the compact presence of the men in blue is concrete testimony of the deep feeling that we all have towards the Virgin of Loreto. We will continue to provide all the support necessary for the success of the activities that will see Our Mother of Loreto protagonist in the area in the days to come ”.

The Simulacrum will remain in Taranto until 09 February, in a week full of events, such as Holy Masses, Rosaries, moments of Eucharistic Adoration and Marian Catechesis.

Source: AM Troop Volunteer School - Taranto - Ten. Col. Tommaso Corona