• Papal Basilica and Sacro Convento of
    Saint Francis in Assisi
  • May the Lord
    give you peace
  • May the Lord
    give you peace

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The Word in Francis' House

 

Events

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Redazione St. Francis Assisi

On Sunday, May 25 h. 21.00 in the Upper Church of the Basilica the traditional concert "Basilica Regia" will be held ...

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Poems and prayers

Redazione St. Francis Assisi

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 5 p.m., at the Press Room of the Sacred Convent in Assisi, on the occasion of the tenth ...

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Presentation of Felice Autieri's latest book

Redazione St. Francis Assisi

On Saturday, May 17, at 11:30 a.m. in the Press Room of the Sacro Convento, there will be a presentation of the volume ...

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One-Health. Ecosystems, people, and environments in dialogue

General Custody of the Sacro Convento

Registrations opened on Monday, May 19, for the VI edition of the Training School "Percorsi Assisi", which, as every year, will be held in the city of St. Francis, from September 1 to 7. An educational experience aimed at university students to foster the formation of students, combining specific ...

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Basilica Regia Concert 2025

General Custody of the Sacro Convento

The traditional "Basilica Regia" concert, on the occasion of the Dedication of the Basilica, will be held this year on Sunday, May 25, at 9 p.m. In the upper church of the Basilica. The Musical Chapel of the Papal Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi will perform with the Associazione Musicale Orchestra ...

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Dedication of the Basilica 2025

General Custody of the Sacro Convento

We are preparing to celebrate with joy the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Our community of Friars Minor Conventual invites everyone to participate in the solemn liturgical moments and events planned for this anniversary. Here is the ...

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Places within the Basilica:

The Basilica of Saint Francis

Called for by Pope Gregory IX with the Bull "Recolentes" of April 29, 1228, the Basilica was meant to be a "specialis ecclesia", and has guarded ...

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Places within the Basilica:

Tomb of Saint Francis

The tomb of St. Francis, a destination every year for millions of pilgrims from all over the world, is a simple stone sarcophagus enclosed within ...

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Places within the Basilica:

Lower Church

Construction of the Lower Church of the Basilica of Saint Francis was started in 1228 and completed by May 25, 1230, at which time the body of ...

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Upper Church

The construction of the upper church of the Papal Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi was completed in 1253 during the Pontificate of Pope Innocent ...

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Sacro Convento

Consecrated with the papal Basilica by Innocent IV in 1253, the 'Sacro Convento' (Sacred Convent) is characterized by a complex and difficult-to-document ...

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Library and Archives

Inside the Sacred Convent of Saint Francis in Assisi can be found the following: - the 'Library of the Sacro Convento': an ecclesiastical ...

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Museum of Treasures

The Museum of the Treasury of the Basilica was founded in the 13th century and has been developing since then. It consists mostly of works ...

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Do you know Saint Francis?

The mortal remains of Saint Francis of Assisi rest in this 800 year-old Basilica, together with the remains of his first companions. This holy place, together with the other churches here, make Assisi a true and special city-sanctuary.

Story of a Saint

1181 - 1182: Francis is born to Pietro Bernadone and Lady 'Pica'. At the time of his birth his father is on a business trip in France. At ...

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A man named Francis

In his Leggenda Maggiore (Greater Legend), St. Bonaventure of Bagnoregio offers a key to the theological understanding of the Stigmata, received ...

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Francis and the Basilica

The Solemnity of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi - Proclaimed the Little Poor Man of Assisi 'Saint' Francis on ...

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Our Projects

Laudato sie. Nature and science

Laudato sie, mi' Signore, cum tutte le Tue creature. (Praise be to you, my Lord, with all your creatures) The exhibition “Laudato ...

In giving is joy: the 5x1000 for the Basilica Foundation

Earmarking the 5x1000 to the Foundation for the Basilica of San Francesco in Assisi, which is dedication to the protection, promotion, and of ...

Guided by the Star: the Treasure of the Nativity.

During Christmas Time, the Museum of the Treasury of the Basilica offers pilgrims and tourists a special opportunity to discover the precious ...

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We pray with

Francis

Francis' Prayer before the Crucifix



Francis' Salutation of the Blessed Virgin Mary


Francis' Praises of God


Canticle of the Creatures


Prayer from the Testament of St. Francis


Francis' Prayer of Rapture


Almighty, Eternal, Just and Merciful God


Francis' Prayer that Christ Jesus be the Mediator of our Praise


Francis' Praise of the Blessed Virgin Mary with Glory to God