Join us at the Garibaldi Meucci Museum for an enlightening presentation by Dr. Snjezana Smodlaka on The Life and Teachings of St. Francis as Inspiration for Great Art. St. Francis, alongside St. Anthony, holds a cherished place in the hearts of Italians as one of the most revered saints. Despite his short life of 42 years, his teachings of poverty, chastity, and obedience led to the founding of the Order of Friars Minor and the Order of St. Clare for women.

St. Francis' profound love for nature and all of God's creation has resonated through time, earning him the title of Patron Saint of Ecology by Pope John Paul II in 1979. His legacy of simplicity and humility has inspired countless works of art across various mediums. From musical compositions and films to the breathtaking frescoes of Giotto that adorn the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi and the Church…