Archdiocese of Valencia closes 800th anniversary of San Francisco de Asís with Mass

Archbishop Enrique Benavent presided over a Mass at the Cathedral to close the commemorative year marking the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi.

The Archdiocese of Valencia will continue celebrations on Sunday, October 4, at the Monastery of Santo Espíritu del Monte in Gilet. Archbishop Benavent is scheduled to preside over a solemn Mass there at 12:00. Fernando Hueso, the vicar of the monastery, stated that the year included various activities intended to deepen the understanding of Franciscan spirituality.

A musical play titled “El último cántico,” written by José Luis Coll, also marks the anniversary. The production, staged by Assisi Producciones, tells the life and death of Saint Francis. Following an initial performance on September 26, a second session is scheduled for October 17 at 19:30 at the San Juan Bosco school theater on Avenida de la Plata.