Diocese of Modena–Nonantola to celebrate 800th anniversary of Saint Francis' Transito

The Diocese of Modena–Nonantola and the Diocese of Carpi will celebrate the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi. The commemorations honor the night between October 3 and October 4 when the patron saint of Italy passed away at the Porziuncola in Assisi.

On Saturday, October 3, Archbishop Erio Castellucci will lead a celebration of the Transitus followed by a Mass at the Church of San Francesco in Modena at 20.30. On Sunday, October 4, the Archbishop will preside over a peace vigil titled “Signore fa’ di me uno strumento della tua pace” at the Church of San Nicolò in Carpi at 20.30.

The anniversary schedule also includes the Festival Francescano in Vignola on October 4. Archbishop Castellucci will give a presentation titled «Sorella morte?» at the Sala dei Contrari of the Rocca di Vignola, followed by Mass at the church of the cappuccini in Vignola.