ST ROBERTA

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Our Lady Roberta

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Our Lady Roberta

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Martry of the FaithPatron Saint of the Union Canal since 1837

In honour of our lady St. Roberta of the Union Canal who, for the greater good of our glorious nation and heavenly kingdom, forsook

her most sacred possession, her virtue, in order to comfort those workmen in their laborious endeavour of building the canal. Selflessly she gave generous-ly of her body and chastity to assuage their troubled minds, bearing the brunt of their hardships. Her kindness and devotion provoked adoration from all who knew her, until her untimely death - an unholy disease sent from the devil to desist her in her most sacred calling.

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Ceremony of the Illumined Undergarments

In the manner of the offerings of gratitude given by the workers, every year since our lady’s death her followers have dedicated items

of lit undergarments. On April 2nd every year at 10PM we meet beneath Viewforth Bridge to commit ourselves in the memory of the resplendent Saint.

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Ceremony of the Illumined Undergarments

Personal reflection is encour-aged, and the ceremony cul-minates in underwear offer-ings in the form of floating

lanterns, which are sent as our spiritual aspirations into the waters of the canal. These often provoke an emotional re-sponse amongst those present as we are reminded of her unending generosity, truly an example for us all. We hope that you will join us for this special offering.

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Prayer for Private Use

God our Fatherwe honour your servant

Saint Robertaas a model of holiness.

We ask you to grant the requests we make

through her intercessionas a sign of the favour

she enjoys in your sight.We make this prayer

through Christ our Lord.Amen

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