US EditionSt Francis of Assisi's Bones Go On Public Display
Nearly 400,000 pilgrims reserved visits to see St. Francis’s bones, displayed in a secure case to honor his 800th death anniversary and spread his message of peace.
- On Feb 22, the bones of St. Francis of Assisi go on public display at the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi until March 22, with nearly 400,000 registered visitors.
- To mark the 800th anniversary, Franciscan friars set a monthlong public exhibition of the relics to honour St. Francis of Assisi’s death, revive his message of peace and fraternity, and restore the October 4 public holiday later this year.
- Inside a nitrogen-filled Plexiglas case sealed within another bulletproof enclosure, the relics are preserved, while security personnel use 24-hour cameras, metal detectors, sniffer dogs, and plain-clothed officers.
- With hotels booked and services squeezed, Assisi faces major tourism pressure from the exhibition as about 400 volunteers help manage crowds and city hall runs shuttle service and new parking lots.
- Carlo Acutis's canonization has helped make Assisi a magnet for younger pilgrims and groups from Latin America, while the 1818 rediscovery of St. Francis's tomb deepens the exposition's spiritual meaning for the faithful and non-believers.
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Set of bones drawing hundreds of thousands to small Italian town
In a resurrection of a centuries-old tradition, the bones of St Francis of Assisi are going on public display in the Italian town he's named for.More than 400,000 people have pre-registered to view the relics, which will be on display for a month in commemoration of the 800th anniversary of Francis' death.The aim is to revive his message of peace and fraternity that made him one of the most beloved Christian saints and inspired Pope Francis to …
St. Francis’ relics open to public for first extended veneration in 800 years
ASSISI, Italy (OSV News) — For the first time in eight centuries, the mortal remains of St. Francis of Assisi are being exposed for an extended period of public veneration, drawing hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from around the world to pray before “the Little Poor Man of Assisi.” The bones of the beloved saint were unveiled for public display Feb. 22 in the Lower Church of the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. Pilgrims waited in line outsid…
Bones of St Francis of Assisi Displayed Publicly In Italy
What would you do to glimpse history—real, tangible history—nearly 800 years old?In the quiet Italian town of Assisi, thousands are doing exactly that. The remains of St Francis of Assisi are now on rare public display, drawing pilgrims and visitors from across the globe. Around 400,000 people have already booked their chance.This isn’t something you see every day—literally. His bones have only been shown publicly once before, back in 1978, and …
St. Francis’ Remains, Rarely Seen, Go on Display in Assisi
One of the first pilgrims to see the remains of St. Francis, Brother Marco Borgioli, a Franciscan friar from Florence, arrived early on Sunday, so he could see dawn break over Assisi. He was not alone. As Brother Marco approached the basilica where the saint’s remains are kept, he found many hundreds of people of all ages. “It’s striking that after 800 years, Francis is alive. He’s not a museum, he’s alive, and he touches people’s hearts,” he sa…
The Relics of Saint Francis Exhibited for the First Time in Assisi, Italy, 800 Years After His Death
The relics of Saint Francis are shown to the public in Assisi, Umbria. An unprecedented exhibition that takes place on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of the death of the saint. - The relics of Saint Francis exhibited for the first time in Assisi, Italy, 800 years after his death (International).
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