Celebrations for the 800th Anniversary of the Death of St. Francis of Assisi
A journey through spirituality, art, and interreligious dialogue, inspired by the legacy of St. Francis. An exceptional evening marking two extraordinary anniversaries:
800 years of the Canticle of the Creatures (1225–2025)
800 years since the death of St. Francis (1226–2026)
Venue: Italian Cultural Institute of Abu Dhabi
Date: Friday, September 26, at 6:30 PM
RSVP: https://stfrancis800.splashthat.com
The event is held under the patronage of the National Committee for the Celebration of the Eighth Centenary of the Death of St. Francis of Assisi, and is presented by the Embassy of Italy to the UAE and the Italian Cultural Institute of Abu Dhabi.
Speakers:
Father Stefano Luca, Abrahamic Family House, St. Francis Church – The Spiritual Meaning of the Canticle of Brother Sun
Prof. Mahnaz Yousefzadeh, NYUAD – Art and Diplomatic Imagination: St. Francis and the Florentine Encounter with the Islamic World
Davide Rondoni, President of the National Committee for the Celebration of the Eighth Centenary of the Death of St. Francis of Assisi – Closing remarks via Zoom
The evening will also feature a live reading of the Canticle of Brother Sun by Sophie Verschuur.