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SAINT JOHN BOSCO CELEBRATION

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Jan

Patron Saint of the technical and logistic specialties in the Spanish Army

Saint John Bosco
Saint John Bosco

 

 

On January 31, the feast of Saint John Bosco, Patron of the technical and logistics specialties of the Spanish Army, was celebrated at the Defense Attaché of the Spanish Embassy. The celebration was attended by the Ambassador of Spain in Washington DC, HE. Mr. Santiago Cabanas, the Ambassador of Spain in the Organization of American States, HE. Mr. Cristóbal Valdés, in addition to other authorities and military and civilian personnel of the Embassy. After the previous celebration of a Mass in honor of the Saint in a nearby church, a "Vino Español" was shared among the attendees, where the exemplary virtues of Don Bosco, whose work endures, were highlighted. Finally, a toast to His Majesty the King was made.

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Mass in Saint Ann
Vino Español