The church of San Damiano in Assisi is a place of great religious importance. It is said that Saint Francis of Assisi, in 1205, received a vision of Christ asking him to "repair his house which is falling into ruin". This event inspired the Saint, who composed the Canticle of the Creatures here. The church, guardian of a particular crucifix, also became the place where Santa Chiara founded a cloistered order. History tells of numerous miracles associated with this church, including the multiplication of bread and healings.

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Monastery and Church of San Damiano
The church and monastery of San Damiano are located just outside the old town of Assisi.
The church, built between the 8th and 9th …

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January 9, 2018

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Outside the ramparts of Assisi, the chapel of San Damiano was built in the 7th and 8th centuries. At the beginning of the thirteenth century she was almost completely abandoned; …

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Elevation 300 m

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Location: Assisi, Perugia, Umbria, Italy

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