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Cathedral of San Rufino and the Fountain, Assisi
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Location: Assisi, Perugia, Umbria, Italy
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JakobusPilger
April 10, 2022
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For many visitors to Assisi, the more well-known destinations are probably the Holy Sepulchre Churches
+ of Saint Francis (see komoot.com/de-de/highlight/138624 ) and
+ of Saint Clara (see komoot.com/de-de/highlight/2665025 ). However, these two churches are more recent (compared to this one).
The ancient, venerable and original main church of the city and thus also of the diocese is of course the cathedral, the seat of the bishop. Francis and Clara, for example, also received the sacrament of baptism in this cathedral, dedicated to Saint RUFINO.
+ of Saint Francis (see komoot.com/de-de/highlight/138624 ) and
+ of Saint Clara (see komoot.com/de-de/highlight/2665025 ). However, these two churches are more recent (compared to this one).
The ancient, venerable and original main church of the city and thus also of the diocese is of course the cathedral, the seat of the bishop. Francis and Clara, for example, also received the sacrament of baptism in this cathedral, dedicated to Saint RUFINO.
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•Peter
July 3, 2024
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Medieval historians refer to this place as that of a Roman temple dedicated to the Bona Mater. Saint Peter Damian wrote that on this site there was a basilica containing …
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•Fadenfinger
September 22, 2020
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A side chapel commemorates Bishop Nicolino, who took in refugees in 1943/1944 and hid Jews and other persecuted people. In a side wing there are painted portraits of John Paul II.
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Location: Assisi, Perugia, Umbria, Italy