The Blessing

13:00 is the time everyone was waiting for when the shrimp boats would sail up alongside the Dock and be blessed, by the priest; funnily enough from the church Patti and Greg had just taken us to.

The Blessing of the Fleet is a tradition that began centuries ago in Mediterranean fishing communities. The practice began predominantly Catholic, but is now practiced by all Christians as a blessing from the local priest and pastors that is meant to ensure a safe and bountiful season.Read more