800 ans de la mort de saint François : le pauvre d’Assise, un témoin pour aujourd’hui

The Franciscan community in Angers is holding a weekend of celebrations on October 3 and 4 to mark the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi.

On Saturday, October 3, the festivities begin at 18h with the Transitus celebration at the St. Jean-Paul II parish in the Madeleine church parish hall, followed by a shared meal at 19h. At 20h30, the Saint-François parish will host a theatrical performance titled "François la joie de l’Evangile" at the Saint-Sylvain d’Anjou church. This play draws inspiration from medieval church courtyard mysteries and modern missionary efforts to present the life of Saint Francis.

Sunday, October 4, includes a jubilee procession and prayer session at 10h in the Capuchin chapel in Angers. After a shared meal at the Esvière community space at 12h, the weekend concludes with a Saint Francis Mass at 14h30 at Saint-Laud church.