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Franciscans commemorate 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi's death
Franciscans commemorate the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi, who passed away on October 3, 1226.
The anniversary includes the observance of the Transitus, a tradition where Franciscans hold a vigil to mark the saint's passing from earthly life into eternal life.
AI-assisted briefing based on the sources below.Sources behind this story
- Official source800e anniversaire de la mort de saint François d’Assise (3 octobre 1226)
Diocese of Verdun · dimitrilongeau
- Official sourceWhy Did St. Francis of Assisi Call Death His Sister?
Denver Catholic · Elizabeth Zelasko
How the coverage unfolded
- Oct 22, 7:32 AM Diocese of Verdun Français 800e anniversaire de la mort de saint François d’Assise (3 octobre 1226)
- Oct 23, 5:00 AM Denver Catholic Why Did St. Francis of Assisi Call Death His Sister?
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