Floral Park in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Padre Pio

Pray for Us...

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 19, 2018

1. Padre Pio Marker

Inscription. Born Francesco Forgione on May 25, 1887 in Pietrelcina, Italy. At the age of fifteen he became a Capuchin Monk and took the name of Pio. On August 10, 1910 he was ordained a Priest. On September 7, 1910 as he was praying, Padre Pio was visited by Jesus and Saint Mary and was given the wounds of Christ, the Stigmata. Padre Pio imitated Jesus with his suffering, especially serving people through confession and other sacraments. On June 16 2002, Pope John Paul II declared Padre Pio a Saint.

Statue donated by:

Connie Cardone & The Padre Pio Prayer Group of Pietrelcina

In memory of Alberto Cardone & John Forte

Erected by Connie Cardone & The Padre Pio Prayer Group of Pietrelcina.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is May 25, 1887.

Location. 40° 43.784′ N, 73° 41.843′ W. Marker is in Floral Park, New York, in Nassau County. It is at the intersection of Jericho Turnpike and Depan Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Jericho Turnpike. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Depan Avenue, Floral

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

Park NY 11001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the New York City Metropolitan Area

and on Long Island.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John Paul II Janowi Pawłowi II (a few steps from this marker); Brigadier General Count Casimir Pulaski (within shouting distance of this marker); Vanderbilt Cup Race (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dedicated to the Vietnam Veterans (approx. 0.2 miles away); Floral Theatre (approx. ¼ mile away); American Legion (approx. 0.4 miles away); Floral Park School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Tyson Building (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Floral Park.

More about this marker. The marker is located by the northwestern corner of St. Hedwig's

Padre Pio and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 19, 2018

2. Padre Pio and Marker

Church.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2018. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 505 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 9, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.