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To Everyone: I could be wrong, but I believe different American Families had different saints they used during the initiation ceremonies.

Regards,
Beati Paoli

That's St. Peter, my family saint. Now, as that card burns, so may your soul burn in hell if you betray your friends in the family.


Pogo

[quote="Antiliar"]Usually it was Santa Maria Annunziata, Mary the mother of Jesus. Some sources also say St. Francis of Assisi, but that may have been a substitute when no image of Mary could be found.[/quote]Wow, had no idea they used a particular card, is this in Italy or here in the US? And was it over heard on a wire or something?......Soliai

Usually it was Santa Maria Annunziata, Mary the mother of Jesus. Some sources also say St. Francis of Assisi, but that may have been a substitute when no image of Mary could be found.

[quote="Bontade"]Not sure exactly St. Nicholas[/quote]Any picture of any Saint, or if you're a lucchese you could even use toilet paper, :D.......Soliai

Not sure exactly St. Nicholas

What is the name of a Saint whom burning?

Yes

The image of a Saint burned at the initiation ceremony ?