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Franciscans commemorate 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi's death

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Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Franciscans commemorate the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi, who passed away on October 3, 1226.

The anniversary includes the observance of the Transitus, a tradition where Franciscans hold a vigil to mark the saint's passing from earthly life into eternal life.

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