Monday, December 20, 2010

Behind Green Door Stream

A CRIB FOR ROVERS CESENA

Sunday, December 19, 2010 inauguration of the Nativity
Rovers and a fraction of the town of Cesena. Separate municipality until 1926. Situated 7 km south of the city on a steep hill at 179 m. sea \u200b\u200blevel, on the right bank of the River Savio.
Castrum Roversani of medieval origin, which are preserved of the old walls, was originally owned by Hugh de Panico. Between 1144 and 1160 was sold to the church of Ravenna. It then passed to Frederick Barbarossa, to Otto IV, and Gregory IX in 1275 to the Commune of Cesena. After undergone a number of achievements, 22 March 1661 Roversano was almost completely destroyed by an earthquake .... read more click here .
To reach the place: from the "Ponte Vecchio", Cesena, take the Road Rovers, the right bank of the River Savio. Facts about six kilometers you arrive at the village Trebbo, continue straight for about a mile and arrived here at Rovers.
Now, Rovers, there are about fifty people and a few years, a small group of them, willing, sensitive, dedicated to making in the work of the great Nativity, which will show you some scenes.
The medieval entrance arch to Roversano
The statues are all man-sized
view of the crib and the valley below Cesena
scenes of daily life under the arches that support the entry ramp to the "Castrum Roversani"
people busy with their various trades
notary and greengrocer
profound sources of precious water
the baker and the laundresses
pilgrims who go to the cave
the three kings
Cave and Child
(These are just a few statues and some scenes, there are many more)
Aldo, a volunteer, intent to distribute ; mulled wine
pastries and tea offered by residents
Romano, another volunteer, interviewed by journalist Video Region
The pastor talks with Aldo after the blessing of the Crib

The Crib is always open to visitors, you can walk around statues, to be confused with them, so immersed in the emotional atmosphere of the Holy Nativity.
Check it .. it really worth it!

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