Street Art Works Honor Francis of Assisi for the 800th Anniversary of His Death

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Official presentation of the wonderful works to be admired until tomorrow. They will be heritage of the city with an exhibition at Christmas. The mayor: "Historical event."

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The 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi will be commemorated with a festive mass and the traditional transit devotion. This extraordinary anniversary is the fulfillment of the Franciscan centenary period that has been going on since 2023, which recalls the last milestones of our Father Francis’ earthly life. On the occasion of the jubilee year, the Holy Father has decided that the faithful can receive a plenary indulgence u…

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Twelve so-called Madonnari worked on the 50-square-meter painting on the square of the Basilica of the Central Italian town, in which Francis (c. 1181-1226) is buried, as reported by the portal "Visit.Assisi" . 40 other artists create as many plaster paintings in honour of the popular saint. Madonnari - of "Madonna" - are traditionally Italian street artists who specialize in religious motifs in streets and squares. They use coloured chalk or si…