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New Orleans archbishop takes to sky for coronavirus blessing
Source: Associated Press
New Orleans archbishop takes to sky for coronavirus blessing
April 11, 2020
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The archbishop of New Orleans sprinkled holy water from a World War II-era biplane high above the city in an unusual Good Friday blessing for those affected by the coronavirus.
The open-air plane carried Archbishop Gregory Aymond, 70, from the Lakefront Airport to Kenner, to Gretna, to the French Quarter over 25 minutes, The Times-Picayune/New Orleans Advocate reported.
Aymond prayed for protection and healing and sprinkled holy water that came from the Jordan River, where Jesus was baptized.
“When I first did it, the water came back on me,” Aymond said, “but then I got situated.”
Aymond recently recovered from the virus himself and said he asked God to offer grace in particular to health care workers, first responders and city leaders.
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April 11, 2020
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The archbishop of New Orleans sprinkled holy water from a World War II-era biplane high above the city in an unusual Good Friday blessing for those affected by the coronavirus.
The open-air plane carried Archbishop Gregory Aymond, 70, from the Lakefront Airport to Kenner, to Gretna, to the French Quarter over 25 minutes, The Times-Picayune/New Orleans Advocate reported.
Aymond prayed for protection and healing and sprinkled holy water that came from the Jordan River, where Jesus was baptized.
“When I first did it, the water came back on me,” Aymond said, “but then I got situated.”
Aymond recently recovered from the virus himself and said he asked God to offer grace in particular to health care workers, first responders and city leaders.
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Read more: https://apnews.com/ee3cbd79e9993757360df8dd4da55d46
Archbishop Gregory Aymond, ride, rides in a World War II era Stearman PT-17 biplane over the city of New Orleans, Friday, April 10, 2020. He took with him holy water from the Jordan River, where Christ was baptized, to sprinkle over the city, and the Eucharist, to bless those sick or deceased from the new coronavirus, as well as the front line responders. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)