Box containing the relics of Blessed Irene Stefani is removed, on May 24, 2015, from Mathari chapel in Nyeri where it has been since 1995. PHOTO | JOSEPH KANYI NATION MEDIA GROUP
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Consolata Missionary sisters carry the relics of Blessed Irene Stafani 'Nyaatha' from the Mathari chapel. PHOTO | JOSEPH KANYI NATION MEDIA GROUP
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The box containing Sister Irene's relics is loaded into a vehicle as the procession to a thanksgiving Mass begins. PHOTO | JOSEPH KANYI NATION MEDIA GROUP
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Archbishop Peter Kairo and other clergy receive at St Marys' Boys High School grounds in Nyeri on May 24, 2015. PHOTO | JOSEPH KANYI NATION MEDIA GROUP
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A catholic nun holds a candle on a van that was used to carry the relics of Blessed Irene Stefani from Mathari chapel on May 24, 2015. PHOTO | JOSEPH KANYI NATION MEDIA GROUP
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Huge crowds of faithful stood along the way as the procession proceeded for the thanksgiving Mass. PHOTO | JOSEPH KANYI NATION MEDIA GROUP
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A band leads the procession towards St Marys' Boys High School grounds in Nyeri. PHOTO | JOSEPH KANYI NATION MEDIA GROUP
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The procession moves along the streets of Nyeri Town. PHOTO | JOSEPH KANYI NATION MEDIA GROUP
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Catholic nuns escorting Blessed Irene Stafani's relics amid tight security. PHOTO | JOSEPH KANYI NATION MEDIA GROUP
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The box bearing the relics of Blessed Irene Stafani 'Nyaatha' is placed on a table in readiness for the thanksgiving mass.
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Bishops arrive for the thanksgiving Mass on May 24, 2015. PHOTO | JOSEPH KANYI NATION MEDIA GROUP
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Archbishop Peter Kaioro of Nyeri leads other bishops in placing the relics on a table. PHOTO | JOSEPH KANYI NATION MEDIA GROUP
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There was heavy security as the procession made its way through Nyeri Town. PHOTO | JOSEPH KANYI NATION MEDIA GROUP
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Faithful, some carrying banners, move a long the streets of Nyeri Town towards St Mary's Boys High School for the thanksgiving Mass. PHOTO | JOSEPH KANYI NATION MEDIA GROUP