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The Blessing of the Fleet is a tradition that began many centuries ago in Mediterranean fishing communities. The practice is predominantly Catholic and a blessing from the local priest was thought to ensure a safe and bountiful season. In most United States ports, the event was brought by immigrants who held strongly to their Catholic religious beliefs. The events that are part of the ritual vary by community and range from a simple ceremony to a multi-day festival including a Catholic mass, Parades, Pageantry, Dancing, Feasting and Contests. The Blessing of the Fleet is held in coastal fishing communities throughout much of the world. The two Bible verses most used in Blessing of the Fleet are: Psalm 104, verses 24-31 & Psalm 107, verses 23-32. The actual blessing used at Destin, Florida, is as follows:
==Portage des Sioux MO== The Blessing of the Fleet in Portage des Sioux Missouri has a 50+ year history and is held each year on the Third Saturday of July in front of the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rivers. ==Jacksonville== The celebration in Jacksonville, Florida is a simple ceremony that was first held in 1985. While it is held on Palm Sunday, and an Orthodox priest does the blessings, it is a fun, festive boat parade. Some of the participants go overboard with their decorations. Typically, more than 150 vessels participate in the Blessing, ranging from ships to kayaks.〔()〕〔()〕 This event has also been commemorated in St. Augustine, Florida since 1946.〔()〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Blessing of the Fleet in the United States」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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