Lucca celebra i 300 anni dall’elevazione ad arcidiocesi

In brief

Lucca celebrates 300 years since its elevation to an archdiocese. The city marks the anniversary with a day dedicated to the memory, history, and ecclesial and cultural heritage of Lucca.

The elevation occurred on September 11, 1726, through a bull issued by Pope Benedict XIII. To commemorate the milestone, organizers presented two events and a specific sign on September 10.