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When the Saints Go Marching: Santo António Day Explained
First of all, Santo António is an impostor. Yes, because the official patron saint of Lisbon is actually São Vicente.
May 29, 2019
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First of all, Santo António is an impostor. Yes, because the official patron saint of Lisbon is actually São Vicente.
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