Ukrainian parishioners from the city of Avellino undertook a meaningful spiritual journey to Perugia and Assisi to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi.
The pilgrimage, organized under the leadership of Fr. Mykola Chaplyuk from the Church of Saints Volodymyr and Olha, began in Perugia. There, at the Parish of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Divine Liturgy was celebrated, with the primary intention being peace in Ukraine and the safety of its people. Participants were able to go to confession and receive spiritual guidance.
Meeting in Perugia
The participants expressed their gratitude to the local parish priest, Vasyl Hushuvatyi, for the warm welcome and the shared prayer that united the two communities. The pilgrims also visited notable sites in Perugia, such as the Rocca Paolina fortress, the Palazzo dei Priori, and the Cathedral of St. Lawrence.
Spiritual Discoveries in Assisi
The next stop was the city of Assisi, known for the life of St. Francis. The pilgrims visited the Basilica of St. Francis, the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, where Blessed Carlo Acutis is buried, and the Basilica of St. Clare.
