For the first time, the Catholic Church exhibits the remains of St. Francis of Assisi

On October 3, 1226, in Assisi, Italy, St. Francis of Assisi died, the son of a wealthy merchant who renounced his lifestyle to live in poverty and serve others.

For the first time, the Catholic Church exhibits the remains of St. Francis of Assisi

TL;DR

  • The remains of St. Francis of Assisi are exhibited for the first time in 800 years.
  • The exhibition is held in the Basilica of San Francisco in Assisi, Italy, to mark the 800th anniversary of his death.
  • Over 400,000 people have registered to visit the relics.
  • St. Francis of Assisi renounced a life of wealth to live in poverty and serve others, founding the Order of Friars Minor.
  • He is considered a patron of Italy and a significant figure in Catholicism.
  • His remains were discovered and identified in 1818 after centuries of being lost.

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