{"id":1786786,"date":"2026-02-23T02:42:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T23:42:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1786786"},"modified":"2026-02-23T02:42:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T23:42:05","slug":"italy-remains-of-st-francis-displayed-in-assisi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1786786","title":{"rendered":"Italy: Remains of St. Francis displayed in Assisi"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In honor of the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’s death in 1226, the Franciscans are exhibiting his bones for one month, until March 22Image: Emanuela Bianconi\/IPA\/abaca\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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A long line of pilgrims and visitors waited patiently on Sunday to view the remains of\u00a0Saint Francis of Assisi\u00a0outside his namesake basilica in the central Italian<\/a> town of Assisi.<\/p>\n

First full public display in almost\u00a0800 years<\/h2>\n

For the first time in nearly eight centuries, the general public was able to see the remains of one of the Catholic Church<\/a>‘s best-known saints.<\/p>\n

The patron saint of Italy’s\u00a0remains have been resting in a stone sarcophagus for centuries. On Saturday, the coffin was ceremoniously transferred from the crypt to the lower church of the Basilica of St Francis of Assisi.<\/p>\n

The display will last one month and end on March 22. According to the Franciscan Order, nearly 400,000 people from across the globe have registered to attend.<\/p>\n

Apart from previous exhumations for inspection and scientific examination, Saint Francis’\u00a0bones have only been displayed once, for a very limited group and for one day, in 1978.<\/p>\n

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The public is permitted to touch the outer glass case containing the remains of St. FrancisImage: Gregorio Borgia\/AP Photo\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Who was Saint Francis?<\/h2>\n

Francis of Assisi, born around 1181, founded the Franciscan Order after renouncing his wealth and devoting his life to helping the poor. After his death, the coffin was buried in a hidden location.<\/p>\n

In 1818, Pope Pius VII granted the Franciscans permission to uncover the tomb. A new crypt was built for the sarcophagus in the lower church of the basilica.<\/p>\n

In celebration of the 800th anniversary of his death, the saint’s remains are on display in a plexiglas case near the altar of the lower church. Visitors are permitted to touch the outer case of the display.<\/p>\n

Celebrations in Italy will continue after the display ends. October 4, which is the feast day of St Francis, has been reinstated as a public holiday.<\/p>\n

Edited by: Kieran Burke<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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A long line of pilgrims and visitors waited patiently on Sunday to view the remains of\u00a0Saint Francis of Assisi\u00a0outside his namesake basilica in the central Italian<\/a> town of Assisi.<\/p>\n

First full public display in almost\u00a0800 years<\/h2>\n

For the first time in nearly eight centuries, the general public was able to see the remains of one of the Catholic Church<\/a>‘s best-known saints.<\/p>\n

The patron saint of Italy’s\u00a0remains have been resting in a stone sarcophagus for centuries. On Saturday, the coffin was ceremoniously transferred from the crypt to the lower church of the Basilica of St Francis of Assisi.<\/p>\n

The display will last one month and end on March 22. According to the Franciscan Order, nearly 400,000 people from across the globe have registered to attend.<\/p>\n

Apart from previous exhumations for inspection and scientific examination, Saint Francis’\u00a0bones have only been displayed once, for a very limited group and for one day, in 1978.<\/p>\n

\"Pilgrims
The public is permitted to touch the outer glass case containing the remains of St. FrancisImage: Gregorio Borgia\/AP Photo\/picture alliance<\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Who was Saint Francis?<\/h2>\n

Francis of Assisi, born around 1181, founded the Franciscan Order after renouncing his wealth and devoting his life to helping the poor. After his death, the coffin was buried in a hidden location.<\/p>\n

In 1818, Pope Pius VII granted the Franciscans permission to uncover the tomb. A new crypt was built for the sarcophagus in the lower church of the basilica.<\/p>\n

In celebration of the 800th anniversary of his death, the saint’s remains are on display in a plexiglas case near the altar of the lower church. Visitors are permitted to touch the outer case of the display.<\/p>\n

Celebrations in Italy will continue after the display ends. October 4, which is the feast day of St Francis, has been reinstated as a public holiday.<\/p>\n

Edited by: Kieran Burke<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

A long line of pilgrims and visitors waited patiently on Sunday to view the remains of\u00a0Saint Francis of Assisi\u00a0outside his namesake basilica in the central Italian<\/a> town of Assisi.<\/p>\n

For the first time in nearly eight centuries, the general public was able to see the remains of one of the Catholic Church<\/a>‘s best-known saints.<\/p>\n

The patron saint of Italy’s\u00a0remains have been resting in a stone sarcophagus for centuries. On Saturday, the coffin was ceremoniously transferred from the crypt to the lower church of the Basilica of St Francis of Assisi.<\/p>\n

The display will last one month and end on March 22. According to the Franciscan Order, nearly 400,000 people from across the globe have registered to attend.<\/p>\n

Apart from previous exhumations for inspection and scientific examination, Saint Francis’\u00a0bones have only been displayed once, for a very limited group and for one day, in 1978.<\/p>\n

Francis of Assisi, born around 1181, founded the Franciscan Order after renouncing his wealth and devoting his life to helping the poor. After his death, the coffin was buried in a hidden location.<\/p>\n

In 1818, Pope Pius VII granted the Franciscans permission to uncover the tomb. A new crypt was built for the sarcophagus in the lower church of the basilica.<\/p>\n

In celebration of the 800th anniversary of his death, the saint’s remains are on display in a plexiglas case near the altar of the lower church. Visitors are permitted to touch the outer case of the display.<\/p>\n

Celebrations in Italy will continue after the display ends. October 4, which is the feast day of St Francis, has been reinstated as a public holiday.<\/p>\n

Edited by: Kieran Burke<\/em><\/p>\n

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