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Remembering St Francis, patron saint of animals
He first set it up at Greccio near Assisi around 1220 CE to ... The story goes that St Francis left everything and ran after the beggar. When he caught up with him, he gave the beggar all that ...
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Beyond the Assisi frescoes
Venerated in his lifetime, Saint Francis did not have to wait long for a monument to be erected in his honor. A basilica in Assisi was started in 1228. The painter Cimabue (also called Cenni di Pepo) ...
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The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
If you're an architecture buff, take some time to check out the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, which was constructed beginning in 1869. Located a block east of the Santa Fe Plaza ...
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Washington Memorial Chapel To Host Its “Paw-Some” “Blessing Of The Animals” Event As Part Of The Feast Of St. Francis Of Assisi Celebration
This “purr-fectly” delightful event celebrates the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and nature, ...
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Sisters of St. Francis' murals of Assisi - The Blade
She created the two arched murals to depict views of Assisi, where St. Francis founded three orders. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH Buy This Image Sister Sorosiak, who has been creating ceramic murals for ...