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Archdiocese of Valencia closes 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Archbishop Enrique Benavent presided over a Mass at the Valencia Cathedral on Saturday to close the commemorative year marking the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi.

The celebrations continued on Sunday, October 4, at the Monastery of Santo Espíritu del Monte in Gilet, where the Archbishop led a solemn Mass. Fernando Hueso, the vicar of the monastery, stated that the year included various activities intended to deepen the understanding of Franciscan spirituality.

A musical play titled "El último cántico" also serves as part of the commemorations. Produced by Assisi Producciones and written by José Luis Coll, the play depicts the life and death of St. Francis. Following an initial performance on September 26, a second session is scheduled for October 17 at 19:30 at the San Juan Bosco school theater.

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