After the annual pageant celebrating the Feast Day of St. Francis on Oct. 4, 2023, we were allowed inside the three-storied Basilica of San Franceso in Assisi, Italy for a brief service. While cameras are not normally allowed to film or photograph inside the sanctuary, I was fortunate to be able capture photos and videos of the magnificent space during the event.
The 28 mesmerizing beautiful frescoes in the Upper Basilica were painted between 1297-1300. The art depicts the life of this humble saint who received a vision from God and later started his own sect of Christian friars (assisimission....) that continues to this day. Born in 1181, following his heart and spirit, Francis willingly gave up his life of wealth and privilege to live with and serve the needy and impoverished within his community.
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