Diocese of Savona–Noli to host events for 800th anniversary of St. Francis' death

The Diocese of Savona–Noli is hosting several events to mark the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi and the Franciscan Jubilee Year.

In Savona, the Frati Minori Cappuccini are hosting an exhibition titled "Opere di artisti per san Francesco" at the convent on via San Francesco d’Assisi 16. The exhibition is open to the public with free admission from September 27 through October 18, with visiting hours from 10 to 12:30 and 16 to 19:30. The display features works by artists including Eso Peluzzi, Gian Genta, Barbara Arto, and Stefania Fatta.

A lecture titled "San Francesco d’Assisi: tra novitas e traditio" is scheduled for Friday, October 2, at 16:00 at the Santa Lucia Church in Savona. The event, which is free to attend, will feature historian Felicino Vaniglia and art history teacher Cristina Pellati.