Spoleto 13/09/2026

15TH HISTORICAL PROCESSION OF THE DUCHY OF SPOLETO

Sunday 13 September: a re-enactment by Ente Ducale Le Vaite dedicated to St Francis of Assisi to mark the 800th anniversary of his death

To mark the 800th anniversary of the death of St Francis of Assisi, the Ente Ducale Le Vaite is organising a Historical Procession dedicated to the saint, who had deep ties to the city of Spoleto and its history.


The initiative aims to commemorate the significant presence of St Francis in Spoleto and throughout the Spoleto Valley, the cradle of Franciscanism and a place of particular importance for the spread of his spirituality.

In addition to the Vaite and the Archers of the Duchy, the Historical Procession will feature historical groups from Norcia, Montefalco and Trevi, helping to make the event a moment of commemoration, sharing and celebration of the history and traditions of the region.

Programme:

10.30 am Roman Theatre
Vaite Archers’ Tournament

4.30 pm from Piazza Collicola to Piazza Duomo
Historical procession
The procession will feature representatives from the 12 Vaite, archers, ladies and knights, historical groups, drummers and flag-wavers from Norcia, Trevi and Montefalco.

5.30 pm Piazza Duomo
Commemorative ceremony
Performance by flag-wavers and drummers
St Francis and Spoleto (history and spirituality)
Award ceremony for the Archers’ Tournament of the Duchy and presentation of commemorative plaques to participants

7.00 pm End of the event

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