An event dedicated to art, spirituality and history awaits the public on Saturday 3 October at 9.00 pm at the Teatro degli Amici in Bordonchio, with ‘A Journey through the Iconography of St Francis through the Centuries’, curated by Sister Maria Gloria Riva.

Through a fascinating journey through images, works of art and examples of figurative tradition, the event will guide participants in discovering how the figure of St Francis of Assisi has been depicted and interpreted over the centuries. A journey through art, history and Christian spirituality that offers a close-up look at the evolution of the saint’s image, the meaning of the symbols associated with him, and the ways in which artists from different eras have depicted his life, his spirituality and his relationship with nature and his fellow human beings.

The evening offers an opportunity to explore one of the most fascinating figures in the Christian tradition through the universal language of art, in an event designed for enthusiasts of culture, history and artistic heritage.