Celebrating St. Joseph
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1h 3m
Dr. Rocky Ruggiero
Husband of the Virgin Mary, legal father of Jesus, patron saint of workers, the nation of Italy and the Catholic Church, exemplar of fatherhood, St. Joseph might not be as famous as other saints, but he is certainly no less important. Celebrate St. Joseph’s Day with Dr. Rocky as he explores the many representations of St. Joseph in Italian Renaissance art!
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