Triduum for St Francis’ Jubilee Year takes place in Dublin

The Capuchin Community on Church Street organized a three day Triduum in Dublin to mark the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis.

The first evening on October 1 took place at St. Mary of the Angels on Church Street and featured a service centered on The Canticle of the Creatures. Italian Health Minister Orazio Schillaci and Italian Ambassador to Ireland Nicola Faganello attended the first evening.

On the second evening, participants processed from Church Street to Adam and Eve’s at Merchant’s Quay for a prayer service. The final evening on October 3, which coincided with the anniversary, focused on The Transitus of St. Francis and was held at the Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Fairview.