Assisi marks the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis's death with an address by Mattarella
Italy commemorates the country's patron saint with a day of events attended by regional representatives and international ambassadors.
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The Italian town of Assisi hosted a day of celebrations on Sunday marking the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis, Italy's patron saint, attended by regional representatives and international ambassadors.
Italian President Sergio Mattarella delivered an address to the nation during the commemorative events, at a ceremony that brought together civil and religious authorities in the saint's hometown.
A historic anniversary
The commemoration of 800 years since the death of Saint Francis of Assisi holds special significance for Italy, given the central role that the figure of the saint occupies in the country's cultural and religious identity.
The events in Assisi are part of a broader calendar of celebrations planned throughout the year to mark the centenary, with the presence of international delegations that underline the relevance of the date beyond Italian borders.
No additional events planned for the coming days as part of this commemoration have been publicly detailed.
Sources
- En Asís, las celebraciones por el octavo centenario de la muerte de San Francisco — Euronews (Español)
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