Raimo, a bishop from Salerno after 26 years

It’s a neighborhood made up of younger households, many kids – akin to are not often seen at official capabilities at Duomo – and from a mosaic that begins to take form in a multi-ethnic dimension that – actually – floods with affection and welcomes Monsignor Alfonso Raimonominated by Pope francesco auxiliary bishop of the Aarchdiocese of Salerno-Campagna-Acernowith registered workplace in Termini Imerese.

The hug

As he crosses the nave, after the consecration, the group of trustworthy gathers in a protracted line and his passage is accompanied by loud and lengthy applause, their palms clasp his who has not too long ago worn the ring and miter. A toddler blocks him, bends down and stops in a protracted embrace.

The ceremony

The environment is actually probably the most solemn, additionally as a result of it’s the primary time after 26 years {that a} member of the Salerno clergy receives episcopal ordination, but the emotion is alive and may be felt. Monsignor Andrea Bellandi watch the scene sitting on the altar, below the majestic mosaic with the effigy of Madonna. Shortly earlier than, in wishing him a contented birthday he had referred to as him «Expensive buddy», exactly to underline a continuity that’s not solely institutional however above all human. And the speech that Monsignor Raimo offers on the conclusion of the episcopal ordination ceremony seems like an incredible declaration of affection for the Church but additionally like his private manifesto.