In Narni’s Church of San Francesco, Endless Discoveries
Esteemed biographer of Assisi’s San Francesco, Paul Sabatier, once wrote, “It seems that St. Francis had a special affection for... View article
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La Rocca di Narni: Papal Power Reigns
During the late 9th to early 10th century, Narni was both a stronghold of, and threatened by, the Saracens –... View article
In Narni, La Corsa all’Anello Gives Life to the Past
The Umbrian medieval hill town of Narni hides countless wonders and a visit there should include the discovery of them.... View article
Narni: Where Majesty Hides Roman Treasures
Perched on a rocky outcrop in southern Umbria, Narni captivates many a visitor nowadays. As of 299 B.C., the Romans... View article
Narni’s Cathedral of San Giovenale: a Setting of Splendor
In Italy, the patron saints of cities, towns and villages are feted with joy, emotion,grande passione – and splendid celebratory events... View article
Narni’s Underground: an Angelic Find
In a recent telephone chat with Roberto Nini, we reminisced about our first meeting. In 1997, I had taken the... View article
Holy Saturday in Umbria: Cheese Bread Blessings
Yes, there can be “egg hunts” even in Umbria for Easter – but actually, prior to Easter. Finding the eggs... View article
Easter Sunday in Bevagna: a Dashing Christ
Yes, Christ dashes in Bevagna on Easter Sunday – quite literally. That is, the Cristo risorto (“Risen Christ”), Bevagna’s treasured... View article
Assisi’s Good Friday Morning Procession: Remembered
I hadn’t missed Assisi’s evocative morning Good Friday procession in years. Until last year, due to COVID restrictions. And, anime’... View article
In Assisi, a 14th Century Holy Thursday Ritual
I dropped in recently at Assisi’s Cathedral of San Rufino: I needed a couple photos. Built in the 12th-century on... View article
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