Wednesday, 25 February 2009

Porziuncola



This is the real Porziuncola in Assisi. Why is it special?
  • some hermits built it in 350AD and relics of Our Lady were placed in it.
  • St Bennedict live there
  • St Francis recieved his vocation there in 1250ish
  • St Francis re built the chapel with his brothers
  • St Clare lived there
  • St Francis was buried under it - until he was moved

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