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Letteria

English translation/equivalent: Letteria

Origin: Typical name of northeast Sicily associated with the worship of St. Maria of the Letter, patron saint of Messina that, according to tradition, blessed the Messina ambassadors to Palestine, entrusting them with a letter of protection for all of the city.

Name Day/Onomastico: June 3—in honor of the Madonna of the Letter, patron saint of Messina.

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