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Adriatic, Marriage of The

An annual ceremony of early origin celebrated on Ascension Day at Venice. The Doge was rowed to the pea in his state barge, and threw a consecrated ring into the water. Pope Alexander III originated the ceremony in 1174. From this custom Venice received the name " Bride of the Sea.".

citations: Encyc. of Rel., Canney

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