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fromMedievalists.net
1 week ago

Giotto and Saint Francis Featured in Major Medieval Art Exhibition in Italy - Medievalists.net

Italy's 2026 exhibition celebrates Saint Francis's 800th death anniversary by showcasing Giotto's revolutionary artistic innovations and their impact on medieval sacred art across Umbria.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Italy to revive national holiday in honour of patron saint, Francis of Assisi

Italy's government restored Saint Francis Day as a public holiday on October 4, framed as a reaffirmation of national identity and Catholic values.
History
fromMedievalists.net
9 months ago

The Wolf of Gubbio: How a Man-Eating Beast Became a Saint's Brother - Medievalists.net

Saint Francis of Assisi chose dialogue and forgiveness over violence in confronting the fearsome wolf of Gubbio.
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