The ladies walk from the cathedral as they take part in the procession. In the smaller photo you see them in the Place du Princier. I don't know which specific order or fellowship these ladies represent and wish I did. Perhaps by next year, I'll find out.
Interesting series, and a great way to work in the theme of wood yesterday. I remember seeing Princess Grace's tomb in this cathedral.
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful parade photo from sunny, warm Monaco! I wish I were there - I just came inside after snowblowing my driveway and sidewalk for 40 minutes!
ReplyDeleteNot being Catholic, I might just be unaware, but I don't think we have as many festivals etc. here in the US. Very interesting Jilly!
ReplyDeleteInteresting procession. I'd like to find out more. Maybe I can look at Wikipedia.
ReplyDeleteI understand that women covering their heads and faces is a bit controversial in France these days. This gauze probably isn't a problem.
ReplyDeleteLOL Bob !
ReplyDeleteI guess when it's part of a specific ceremony it's OK :-)))
My first guess upon looking at the photo was that these were men (priests) and I thought to myself it was really strange for men to wear veils.
I had to read your title and read it again and look at the photo and look closer again before I accepted that indeed yes, they were women.
Let's say they are remarkably unfeminine.
Are these ladies celebrating the martyred lady in some way I wonder.
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