Ciao Brooklyn, St. Francis is here
In their first trip out of Italy in 700 years, the manuscripts of St. Francis of Assisi, a 12th century friar and soldier born Francesco di Bernardone, will be on display in an exhibition open to the public at Brooklyn Borough Hall from December 17 through January 14.
The Exhibit, FRIAR FRANCIS: Traces, Words, Pictures, features 19 manuscripts written by the famous friar that value peace, brotherhood and concern for the common good. The works document a human and spiritual testimony highlighting the friar’s views on humility, simplicity and charity.
“[This is a] truly meaningful event,” said Natalia Quintavalle, the consul general of Italy in New York. “I’m really pleased to follow the traces of Friar Francis of Assisi and I would like to emphasize how important it is to bring Father Francesco of Assisi to New York.”