One of the pilgrimage destinations for Catholics - the New Church of Assisi
The New Church of Assisi, as the burial site of Saint Francis and the mother church of the Franciscan Order, is one of the pilgrimage destinations for Catholics. It was listed as a World Cultural Heritage site in 2000.
Saint Francis (Saint Francis of Assisi), Francis of Assisi (1182-1226), also known as Francis of Assisi, Saint Francisco. 'Francis' is an old translation, and today it is transliterated as 'Francesco' according to Italian pronunciation. Born into a wealthy merchant family in Assisi, Italy, he lived a life of luxury in his youth, but after experiencing war, he had an epiphany in his twenties, renounced his wealth, and sought poverty and seclusion. He begged for a living, wore coarse monk's robes, and went to a small church outside the city every day to pray devoutly (the church he is holding in his hand), spreading the gospel everywhere, and his life was full of legends, attracting devout Christians from all over Western Europe to this small church.
Considering his influence, the Pope granted him the right to preach in hopes of suppressing the heretical doctrines that were emerging across Western Europe. From then on, Francesco led his followers to preach in marketplaces, under roadside trees, and even in threshing grounds, thus establishing the Order of Friars Minor. In paintings, Saint Francis is always depicted wearing a gray robe, and members of the Franciscan Order are also known as 'Greyfriars'. Many churches in Italy belong to the Franciscan Order, and the first missionaries to China were also members of the Order (during the Yuan and Ming dynasties).
Saint Francis is one of the earliest saints to be canonized by the Roman Church in popular hagiographies. The Franciscan Order he founded, along with the Carmelite Order and the Carthusian Order, were among the earliest mendicant orders serving the sick, orphans, the elderly, and education. The Franciscan Order is also widespread in China, and its affiliated nun orders still serve the last lepers in China today.
The cathedral and monastery were completed in 1253. The Basilica of Saint Francis consists of an upper and a lower church, one built on top of the other. If the crypt is included, there are actually three levels. The most famous part of the upper church is the 28 frescoes depicting the life of Saint Francis painted by Giotto.
The Giotto frescoes at the top were severely damaged in an earthquake in September 1997. The art-loving Italians spent 37 million euros and nearly 10 years painstakingly restoring the over 300,000 shattered fragments.
The crypt was sealed in the 15th century to prevent desecration by the laity and was not reopened until 1818. After the tomb was opened, the underground crypt of Saint Francis was added. The lower church is the burial place of Saint Francis, in Romanesque style with ribbed vaults, while the upper church has ribbed and pointed vaults, decorated with tracery windows. The upper church was severely damaged in a recent earthquake disaster. Both the upper and lower churches feature many religious frescoes painted by famous artists such as Giotto, Lorenzetti, and Pisano.
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A beautiful town on the top of the mountain, the scenery in the evening is so beautiful! The cathedral is very beautiful and the interior decoration is gorgeous, but unfortunately no photos are allowed! There happened to be activities in the church and watched it for a while. The scenery outside, the blue sky in the evening, accompanied by the sunset, is simply beautiful like a picture!
Assisi is close to Perugia, the capital of Umbria, and is a place of pilgrimage for European Catholics because Assisi is the birthplace of St. Francis, and the Cathedral of St. Francis is an iconic landmark of Assisi and the best place to watch the sunset.
The 2480 train from Rome Termini station arrived at Assisi at about 10 a.m. after two hours. Assisi is located in the Umbria region, the province’s location is arguably the heart of Italy, because it is adjacent to Tuscany, and its light is somewhat obscured by the latter. It is also home to rolling hills, quaint countryside, vast landscapes, authentic medieval ancient cities and, of course, coveted cuisine. The area of Umbria, which belonged to Umbrians and Etruscans in BC, was later occupied by the Romans and subsequently experienced the decline of interracial aggression over the centuries, and was ruled by the Holy Roman Empire in the Middle Ages, probably due to Catholic traditions, Many Catholic saints were born here, into the 16th century, and with the development of business and the birth of capitalism, the neighbouring Tuscany completely took off the Umbria, from which the Renaissance sprouts illuminated all of Europe. Of course, the fall of Umbria also made many medieval ancient cities preserved. Assisi is the epitome of Umbria's beauty, but Assisi is more famous because it is the hometown of Catholic saint St. Francis (San Francesco di Assisi). There are many Chinese translations of his name, which is straight from San Francisco, which looks a little familiar? Yes, San Francisco in the United States is San Francesco, and the name comes from this. This is because the Spaniards were Catholic and in their colony of the Americas, it was a common place name. St. Francis was born in 1182, died in 1226, and lived only 44 years. In his short and legendary life, the first half of his life was "wasted", but it also reflected the huge changes in his second half. I stopped writing about his life evaluation in detail. Listed as a World Heritage Site in 2000, the oldest church in Italy, the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, was built in 1361, with a delicate structure built on the side of the hill, consisting of the upper church, the lower church and the tomb where the remains of San Francisco are laid, as well as an affiliated monastery. The lower floors of the church are darker, all covered with gorgeous wet murals, all from famous paintings (paintings by Chemaboue, Martini and others). However, the interior is not light enough, you can only enjoy the limited light and candlelight. On the right side of the main temple is the crucifixion map of Christ, on the left is the life of St. Francis, including a painting of the Virgin and Son by Lorenzoti, which is the classic. The Virgin stares at St. Francis, with a very loving face. It is said that the picture is more moving in the sunset, so it is called the "Mother of the Dawn". There are also many wet murals on the altar, which should be drawn by Giotto's disciples. The small clothing room on the right also retains the costumes of St. Francis. The lower church, above all, is the cellar of St. Francis and his four followers, and contains priests who listen to the confessions and bless the lost churches. The cellar was closed in the 15th century to avoid being desecrated by mortals until 1818.
The building is divided into three floors, and the church is underground and can do mass. The oil paintings in the main temple include works by Chemabue, Giotto, Simone Martini, Pietro Lorenzeti, and maybe even Peter ‧ Rocavalini. Very beautiful, but unfortunately can't be photographed. Francis was a humble pope, the first to kiss a leper. He was very concerned about the poor.
Assisi, a medieval town, was the birthplace of St. Francis (San Francesco, founder of Franciscan Church) and St. Garrett (Chiara d''Assisi, founder of the Poor Sisters). In 2000, the city's St. Francis Cathedral was listed as a World Heritage Site with murals by Giotto. It's not the kind of big city that towers into the clouds, but there is cleanness inside. Photographs are not allowed inside. I feel that the whole church is built inside the mountain. The decoration is not luxurious, but it is quite unique. Even if it is not for Giotto's murals, it is worth seeing. This church is the most popular place in the whole Assisi, but the tourists taking pictures in the square in front of the door are two or three kittens. The bathroom of this church costs0.6 euros, and there will be queues when there are more people.
The St. Francis Cathedral in Assisi, mainly in rose-colored marble buildings, added a touch of romantic color to my eyes. The church is divided into two floors, and the paintings inside are exquisite and spectacular.