Civil Religion and the Invention of Tradition: The Festival of Saint Ansano in Siena

Every December, in the Italian city of Siena, the civil and religious authorities celebrate the festival of Saint Ansano, an early Christian martyr who became one of the city's first patron saints. Although based upon long-established rituals for the liturgical feast of Saint Ansano, the contem...

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Main Author: Parsons, Gerald 1953- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Carfax Publ. [2006]
In: Journal of contemporary religion
Year: 2006, Volume: 21, Issue: 1, Pages: 49-67
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