Francis of Assisi on the eighth centenary of his death

800 years after the death of Francis of Assisi, the Municipal Administration has chosen to dedicate various events to this extraordinary figure of saint and poet.

Thanks to the synergy with the Parish of the Concatedral of Feltre, a detailed program of cultural and spiritual events has been defined, which will begin in March and conclude in October. The various initiatives will offer the opportunity to explore and enhance “the little poor man of Assisi” from multiple perspectives, highlighting the relevance and richness of his message.

The unmissable event of the reading marathon will be dedicated to the Saint and will take place in the morning at schools and will continue with an urban trekking through the places in the city where Franciscanism has left tangible traces.

To confirm the presence and impact of the Franciscan tradition in the territory, there will also be conferences promoted by the Parish, which will precede the initiative, and the exhibition set up at the “Carlo Rizzarda” Modern Art Gallery.

Two authoritative figures from the cultural landscape will help outline the profile of Saint Francis of Assisi: Vittorino Andreoli, author of the book " The Madman of God: The Story of Francis of Assisi" and Aldo Cazzullo, the protagonist of a monologue he wrote himself. Literature, history, art, and spirituality intertwine in Feltre as a tribute to the Patron Saint of Italy, whose feast day has been restored on October 4.