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Thu 7 Feb, 2013 10:55 pm
In 1972, when Thubron wrote, the giant square of huts around the monastery accommodated visitors by the hundreds. "For St. Andreas is a great miracle-worker, and this is the Lourdes of Cyprus."
Thubron described a carnival atmosphere as people flocked there for blessings and miracles. He witnessed a throng of baptisms being held with the "drive of an industry," the faithful lifting their children to kiss the icons there.
What does "drive of an industry" mean here?
@Justin Xu,
In the context it is given. Direct, energetic, devotion to a task of endeavor. (baptisms) Also, throng means multitude.
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