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Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe, Metropolitan Archbishop of Naples, blessed the “Totem for Peace” by the sculptor Mario Molinari, situated in front of the Town Hall of San Sebastiano al Vesuvio.

The impressive ceremony took place in the presence of the Mayor of San Sebastiano al Vesuvio Giuseppe Capasso, of Mrs Pia Molinari, of the President of Fondazione Mediterraneo Michele Capasso and of civil, military and religious authorities.

“It is a significant and symbolically important moment – Cardinal Sepe said – because this symbol of peace, from this town in the heart of Vesuvius National Park, is starting its journey to the Holy Land, where it will be realized in the Holy Site of Baptism with the volcanic stones produced here ".

The importance of the “Totem for Peace” was stressed during the religious celebrations presided over by Cardinal Sepe for the Franciscan Mission, in the presence of Franciscan Friars and a delegation from Assisi.

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The President of Mostra d´Oltremare of Naples Mr. Nando Morra, The General Manager Mr. Maurizio Castellucci and the Engineer Carmelo De Rossi, welcomed the participants in the first International Peace Workshop (event organized by the Fondazione Mediterraneo).

After visiting the structure, the participants proposed to realise the Totem for Peace, by the sculptor Molinari, as a symbol of dialogue and cooperation among the peoples, in the Mostra d´Oltremare, which has embodied these values since its institution.

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The President of the Mostra d´Oltremare of Naples Nando Morra received the title of "Peace Keeper" during the opening session of the first International Peace Workshop, hosted by the Fondazione Mediterraneo from 15th through 17th October.

The titles of "Peace Keeper" are attributed to all those who work for the realisation across the world of the Totems for Peace, created by the sculptor Mario Molinari.

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