Saint Francis of Assisi

The original cross, fashioned about 1100 A.D., hangs in Santa Chiara Church in Assisi When in 1257, the Poor Clares moved to Santa Chiara, they took the San Damiano Cross with them and still guard it with great  ...

This beautiful three-dimensional rendition of the San Damiano crucifix is made of resin and measures 17 3/4'H x 13 1/4'W x 1 1/2'W. Today the original cross hangs in Santa Chiarra (St.Clare) Church in Assisi. It  ...