Arcidiocesi di Siena-Colle di Val D’Elsa-Montalcino to celebrate San Francesco with music

The Archdiocese of Siena-Colle di Val d’Elsa-Montalcino and the Diocese of Montepulciano-Chiusi-Pienza will host "The Night of the Saint" on Friday, October 2, 2026, to mark the 800 anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi. The event begins at 20:30 at the San Miniato parish in Siena and features a contest for groups from various diocesan communities.

More than 20 choirs and musical groups from across the archdiocese will perform. The lineup includes two groups composed of inmates from the Carcere di Ranza and the Spirito Santo prison, as well as a group called "8x1000" made up of priests and nuns. Sister Giusy Di Nola and Brother Daniele Aretini will host the evening.

Cardinal Augusto Paolo Lojudice, Archbishop of Siena-Colle di Val d’Elsa-Montalcino, said the event encourages young people to express their connection to St. Francis through music and art. Admission to the event is free.