La Madonna di Borgo San Lorenzo e gli esordi di Giotto

Between October and November 2026, Borgo San Lorenzo proposes a unitary calendar of initiatives dedicated to the Eighth Franciscan Centenary, promoted by the Parish of San Lorenzo in collaboration with the Municipality of Borgo San Lorenzo, the Pastoral Unit and the University of the Free Age of the Mugello, within the framework of the celebrations promoted by the National Committee for the Eighth Centenary of the Death of Saint Francis. The anniversary offers the occasion to deepen the relationship between Saint Francis and the Mugello, recalled by sources and historical studies. Tradition places a passage of the Saint in Borgo San Lorenzo in the early decades of the 13th century. The cycle of meetings interweaves history, spirituality and art, reflecting on the figure of Saint Francis and on the values of peace, fraternity, respect for creation and dialogue between cultures. Maria Maugeri, art historian and collaborator of the Archdiocese of Florence, curates the path dedicated to his cultural and spiritual heritage. The program traverses art, history, music and the town’s identity sites, with scholars and specialists. Appointments: October 4, 4:00 p.m., Church of Saint Francis, "Saint Francis of Mugello"; October 7, 9:00 p.m., Oratory of Saint Omobono and Municipal Library, "The Passage of Saint Francis to Borgo San Lorenzo"; October 18, 4:00 p.m., Church of Saint Francis, "The Convent of Saint Francis in Borgo San Lorenzo"; November 8, 4:00 p.m., Church of Saint Francis, "Gloriosus Franciscus", concert by Ensemble Anonima Frottolisti with L’Homme Armé;