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Trastevere - Chiesa San Francesco di Ripa | Statue carried through procession in Trastevere |
It is understandable that this feast day is so special to the people of Trastevere and, in particular, the parish of St Francis di Ripa. Masses were held to overflowing crowds throughout the day and culminated with a procession. Leading the procession, parishioners carried banners honoring St Francis - followed by Franciscan monks, a band playing along the way, local parishioners bearing the Statue of St Francis taking Christ from the Cross, the Pastor carrying the relic of St. Francis, and those who came to walk with him and pay their tribute.
This was home to St Francis in 1229 when to Rome to seek approval of the Pope for his order. This church was decorated with the (now lost) St Francis cycle by Pietro Cavallini.
In the 17th century the church was rebuilt and dedicated to Francis, the Ripa ("shore") referring to the shore of the Tevere (Tiber) river.
In the cell where the saint lived in this church is the black stone he had used as a cushion. An orange tree planted by St Francis thrives in the garden of the church. |
| Band plays as procession assembles |
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Banners form start of procession | | | St Francis Banner moves to begin procession |
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| | Father joins procession with relic of St Francis |
Procession moves through Trastevere Procession makes 8 stops along the way at various churches, piazzas, and government facilities. | | |
| | Residents line streets and applaud from windows |
Statue of St Francis carried on lair from Church Bearers carry statue of St Francis from Church to join procession | | |
| | Statue is brought back to rest in Chapel |
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