A statue of Saint Domenico surrounded by live snakes in Cocullo, Italy

A statue of Saint Domenico, surrounded by live snakes, is held up by worshipers during an annual procession dedicated to the saint, in the streets of Cocullo, Italy, on May 1, 2012. The St. Domenico's procession is held every year on the first of May. St. Domenico is believed to be the patron saint for people who have been bitten by snakes. UPI/Stefano Spaziani