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October Books & Events - Special Edition Centenario del Transito di San Francesco

Gangi (PA)

Palazzo Bongiorno, Chiesa Santa Maria degli Angeli, Piazza San Paolo, Chiesa del Monte

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Gangi celebrates the VIII centenary of the Transit of Saint Francis with a special edition of October Books & Events, promoted by the Municipality under the auspices of the Center for the Book and Reading and the National Committee. The series takes place over two Sundays in October, transforming palaces and churches into stages of culture, music, and memory. Sunday, October 11 opens with the presentation of the book "Francesco e il canto della terra" by Roberto Franco, followed by the inauguration of the exhibition "Il Cantico del presente" (open until November 15), and the evening concert "La vita è un Transito" with Brother Giuseppe Di Fatta and the Joyful Song gospel choir. Sunday, October 18 is dedicated to Father Antonio Jerone, with the transfer of his remains from Piazza San Paolo and a conference at the Chiesa del Monte. Admission to all events is free, offering a unique opportunity to delve into the Franciscan figure through art, faith, and reflection.

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Sunday, October 11: - 5:00 PM: Book presentation "Francesco e il canto della terra" by Roberto Franco, Palazzo Bongiorno - 6:30 PM: Inauguration of the exhibition "Il Cantico del presente", Palazzo Bongiorno (open until November 15) - 9:00 PM: Concert "La vita è un Transito" with Brother Giuseppe Di Fatta and Joyful Song gospel choir, Chiesa Santa Maria degli Angeli Sunday, October 18: - 9:30 AM: Transfer of the remains of Father Antonio Jerone, departure from Piazza San Paolo, followed by celebration and burial - 4:00 PM: Conference on Father Antonio Jerone, Chiesa del Monte Free admission. For information: Comune di Gangi.