Exhibition on St. Francis opens in Cecina

An exhibition titled "Io frate Francesco. 800 anni di una grande avventura" opened Saturday, October 31, at the Church of San Francesco al Palazzaccio in Cecina. The display focuses on the writings of St. Francis of Assisi and will remain open to visitors until Sunday, November 8.

The Don Francesco Ricci Cultural Center organized the exhibition in collaboration with the Diocese of Volterra as part of a program marking the 800th anniversary of the saint's death. The opening included a dialogue between poet Davide Rondoni and Matteo Brena, moderated by parish priest Fabio Villani. Bishop Roberto Campiotti of Volterra and Cecina Mayor Lia Burgalassi also attended.

The next scheduled event is on Sunday, November 8, at 15.30 in Volterra at the Beato Pi hall.