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Splendidly preserved medieval village, city of art and spirituality

of the ancient Roman temple only the six-column façade remains. The church is the seat of the TOR, Third Regular Order of Saint Francis

Church of Saint Margaret of Antioch, Asissi Church of Saint Margaret of Antioch 13th century, Asissi Vicolo Santa Margherita, 8, 06081 Assisi PG

San Damiano Via San Damiano, 7, 06081 Assisi PG, Italy The Place and the Fraternity The monastery and sanctuary of San Damiano, where the Friars Minor have lived since the 13th century, is one of the Franciscan shrines of Assisi—along with the Porziuncola, the Hermitage of the Prisons, and the New Church—guarded by the Friars Minor of the Seraphic Province of St. Francis of Assisi. The monastery is currently a house of formation for novices, that is, for young people who, in their zeal to follow Jesus on the path of St. Francis of Assisi, are experiencing the "year of trial": in Franciscan habit, they deepen his charism through a life of prayer, penance, and fraternity, with a view to their first profession of religious vows. The confraternity, currently composed of 16 brothers, is committed to various services for the Order's province and the local Church, including the formation of novices, the care of the shrine, and the reception and accompaniment of the thousands of pilgrims who pass through this holy place each year. The recent history of this place is quite turbulent. Following the subversive laws of 1860, the place was first forfeited by the Italian government and then sold by the municipality of Assisi in 1879 to Lord G.F.S. Robinson, Marquis of Ripon. It later passed into the hands of the Kerr family. The last owner, Lord Peter Kerr, Marquis of Lothian, returned it to the Order of Friars Minor with a notarial deed dated September 22, 1983. Lord Lothian, who wished that St. Damian's remain a place of prayer, silence, and peace, included several conditions or fees in the notarial deed of gift. Among them is a limited time for visits. The wording of the condition or obligation is as follows: "Tourist visits are prohibited before 10 a.m. and after 6 p.m. In winter, from 5 p.m. onwards. Text/Source: Seraphic Province of St. Francis of Assisi of the Friars Minor of Umbria https://www.santuariosandamiano.org/home.html

Assisi With its world-famous city walls, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Assisi promises visitors a wealth of culture and history. Shopping and long walks in the old town are also part of Assisi's itinerary. Near Perugia, the capital of Umbria, lies Assisi. The birthplace and place of work of St. Francis and St. Clare, it is a city worth visiting, and not only because of its famous children. Assisi's medieval city center and city walls are so well preserved that they were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. The city walls and the Basilica of San Francesco are therefore popular attractions for travelers. Founded by the Romans under the name Asisium, the terraced layout of the oldest Roman part of the city can still be seen today. The forum, an amphitheater, and the temples of the goddess Minerva (goddess of wisdom) are almost completely preserved. Text / Source: italien.de GmbH https://www.italien.de/staedte/assisi

Monastery and Church of San Damiano The church and monastery of San Damiano are located just outside the old town of Assisi. The church, built between the 8th and 9th centuries in honor of the holy doctor, was an important Benedictine priory in 1030. It was gradually abandoned in the following period. It was here that St. Francis first heard the voice of the Lord. The crucifix, now kept in the Basilica of Santa Chiara, spoke to the saint: "Francis, go and restore my house, which, as you see, is already completely dilapidated" (referring to the crisis of the Church). The saint drew strength and confirmation of his vocation from these words. The first restoration of the church of San Damiano was carried out by Francis himself, who welcomed St. Clare and her companions there in 1212 and composed the Cantico delle Creature (Canticle of the Sun by St. Francis). The Poor Clares built a small dormitory and remained in San Damiano until 1260, shortly after St. Clare's death. Description A spacious portico is built in front of the simple façade; the door opens at the top of the wall, from which St. Clare appears. Text / Source: Umbria Tourism.it https://www.umbriatourism.it/de-DE/-/convento-e-chiesa-di-san-damiano