There is a special kind of meaning in the fact that the world’s most precious image of St. Francis has been conserved, protected and cherished for the last 800 years by the sons of St. Benedict.

Incidentally, in Subiaco, the monks realized the work of God in Saint Francis of Assisi. One of the Benedictines was even moved to sketch his portrait on one of the walls.

Chapel of Subiaco at the entrance, with walls covered in frescoes illustrating the life of Jesus and the life of Saint Benedict. June 2025. ... The holy image of St. Francis of Assisi.