Earlier version, Thursday 22 October
Bishop Martinelli opens Abu Dhabi celebrations for 800th anniversary of Saint Francis' death
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Bishop Paolo Martinelli opens 800th anniversary celebrations of Saint Francis' death in Abu Dhabi
Bishop Paolo Martinelli, the Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia, opened a series of events in Abu Dhabi on Monday, October 19, to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi. The event was organized jointly by the Apostolic Vicariate, the Italian Embassy in the United Arab Emirates, and the Italian Cultural Institute as part of the 26th Week of the Italian Language in the World.
During his opening remarks, Bishop Martinelli noted that Saint Francis became a man of peace by learning from the horrors of war and his encounter with Christ. He described the saint's writings as intense and groundbreaking, identifying fraternity, peace, and dialogue as the three pillars of his work. Ambassador Lorenzo Fanara added that the values of the saint continue to inspire Italian foreign policy through dialogue and the bridging of different cultures and faiths.
The commemorations will continue with conferences and workshops scheduled to take place in Oman during late October and early November.
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- Official source@AgenziaFidesAbu Dhabi celebrates the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis. Bishop Martinelli: He became a man of peace from the horrors of war he experienced
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- Official source@VaticanNewsIn Abu Dhabi, the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis is commemorated, a witness to peace and brotherhood
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- Official source@VaticanNewsAbu Dhabi, celebrations of the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis inaugurated by Martinelli
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- Official source@VaticanNewsAbu Dhabi, celebrations for the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis opened by Martinelli
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Earlier version, Wednesday 21 October
Bishop Martinelli opens 800th anniversary celebrations of Saint Francis' death in Abu Dhabi
Earlier version, Tuesday 20 October
Bishop Paolo Martinelli commemorates 800th anniversary of Saint Francis' death in Abu Dhabi
Earlier version, Tuesday 20 October
Bishop Paolo Martinelli celebrates 800th anniversary of Saint Francis' death
Earlier version, Tuesday 20 October
Bishop Martinelli celebrates 800th anniversary of Saint Francis' death
How the coverage unfolded
- Oct 20, 4:15 AM Vatican News Abu Dhabi celebrates St. Francis’ legacy of fraternity and dialogue
- Oct 20, 6:24 AM Agenzia Fides Abu Dhabi celebrates the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis. Bishop Martinelli: He became a man of peace from the horrors of w…
- Oct 20, 4:04 AM Vatican News Italiano Abu Dhabi, celebrazioni per gli 800 anni della morte di San Francesco aperte da Martinelli
- Oct 20, 8:20 AM Vatican News Español Abu Dabi: Celebraciones por los 800 años de la muerte de San Francisco
- Oct 20, 6:39 AM Vatican News Shqip Në Abu Dhabi përkujtohet 800 vjetori vdekjes së Shën Françeskut, dëshmitar i paqes dhe vëllazërisë
- Oct 20, 3:15 AM Diocese of Hallam Abu Dhabi celebrates St. Francis’ legacy of fraternity and dialogue
- Oct 20, 11:35 AM LiCAS News Faith, theater, and music mark Franciscan Jubilee in Abu Dhabi
- Oct 19, 3:27 PM Vatican News ಕನ್ನಡ ಅಬುಧಾಬಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂತ ಫ್ರಾನ್ಸಿಸ್ ಅವರ ಭ್ರಾತೃತ್ವ ಮತ್ತು ಸಂವಾದದ ಪರಂಪರೆಗೆ ಗೌರವ
- Oct 21, 12:14 AM Vatican News BE 800 гадоў з дня смерці святога Францішка: урачыстасці ў Абу-Дабі
- Oct 21, 3:44 AM Vatican News ትግርኛ ኣቡ ዳቢ ውርሻ ቅዱስ ፍራንቸስኮስ ዝኾነ ሕውነትን ርክባትን ትዝክር
- Oct 21, 3:15 AM Vatican News العربية أبوظبي: المطران مارتينيلي يفتتح الاحتفالات بالذكرى المئوية الثامنة لوفاة القديس فرنسيس الأسيزي
- Oct 21, 2:31 AM Vatican News Português Abu Dhabi, celebrações dos 800 anos da morte de São Francisco são inauguradas por Martinelli
- Oct 21, 6:46 AM Vatican News हिन्दी अबूधाबी संत फ्राँसिस के बंधुत्व एवं वार्ता की विरासत को मना रहा है
- Oct 20, 5:00 PM Abouna Abu Dhabi celebrates St. Francis’ legacy of fraternity and dialogue
- Oct 21, 2:18 AM Vatican News தமிழ் புனித பிரான்சிஸின் சகோதரத்துவம் மற்றும் உரையாடல் குறித்த மரபைக் கொண்டாடும் அபுதாபி
- Oct 21, 6:14 AM L'Osservatore Romano Italiano Abu Dhabi, celebrazioni 800 anni morte di san Francesco
- Oct 22, 5:24 AM Vatican News አማርኛ አቡ ዳቢ የቅዱስ ፍራንችስኮስን የወንድማማችነት እና የውይይት ውርስ በዓልን እንደምታከብር ተገለጸ
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