Rome Prepares to Celebrate 800 Years Since Death of Saint Francis of Assisi
On October 4, the Capital pays tribute to Italy's patron saint on this special anniversary, as reported by RomaToday
On October 4, Rome celebrates the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, in a particular year: it marks indeed the 800 years since the death of the saint, patron of Italy.
As reported by RomaToday, the Capital prepares to remember what is defined as "the poor man of Assisi" with initiatives dedicated to this special occasion.
A symbolic date
October 4 has always been the day when Italy remembers Saint Francis, a central figure in the spirituality and religious history of the Country. This year the celebration takes on an even deeper significance because of the anniversary of 800 years since the saint's passing.
Rome joins the celebrations to honor this figure.
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Sources
- RomaToday — Festa di San Francesco, ecco come Roma celebra il poverello di Assisi a 800 anni dalla sua morte - RomaToday
- ACI Stampa — San Francesco a Ripa. Trastevere celebra il suo patrono nel segno degli 800 anni dal Transito
- agensir.it — Giovani: Roma, “Chiara d’Assisi” in scena a San Lorenzo fuori le Mura, teatro e solidarietà con l’associazione Lolek
- NewTuscia — Il Perdono di Assisi, la tradizione francescana che unisce la Tuscia ad Assisi nel segno di San Francesco
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