Visit of Pope Francis to the Franciscan Shrine of Greccio 1 December 2019 HD
Visit of Pope Francis to the Franciscan Shrine of Greccio, site of the first crib made by St. Francis of Assisi, with the Pope signing a Letter on the meaning of the Christmas Crib.
How St. Francis invented the Nativity Scene in Greccio | EWTN Vaticano Special
We follow in the footsteps of St. Francis of Assisi and travel to the town of Greccio where the saint stopped in the last years of his life and where he established what has become the most well-known tradition of Christmas: the nativity scene.
Greccio: Where the nativity scene originated | DW English
The first nativity play, or re-enactment of Jesus' birth, was staged in Greccio, Italy, in 1223. Saint Francis of Assisi had the idea. The nativity play is still one of the year's highlights there today.
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The Sanctuary of Saint Francis at Greccio
To the visitor, the Franciscan sanctuary at Greccio appears to be set into the rock, like an eagle's nest immersed in a lush forest of oaks. It is known throughout the world as the place where, on Christmas night in 1223, Saint Francis created a living nativity scene. The heart of the sanctuary is the small chapel of Saint Luke, built in the cave where the nativity scene was presented
Sanctuary of Greccio - Santuario di Greccio
The Shrine of Greccio known as the Franciscan Bethlehem, the shrine is an imposing architectural compound which clings to the bare rock.Seen from the outside, this sanctuary seems hewn directly from the surrounding mountain stone. The southern route begins here, but this is also the place where one of the most beloved Christian traditions began: the Nativity pageant. It was here, in the Cappella del Presepe, that in 1223 Francis prepared the scene representing the Nativity; the stone upon which he placed Jesus’ crib is under the altar.The land was donated to the friars by Giovanni Velita, but Francis wanted the sanctuary to be at least “a stone’s throw” from the town. The citizens of Greccio had a child toss a stone, or a live coal, which landed on these rocks three kilometers away. Thus, the location of oldest portion of the sanctuary was decided by miracle. Many other miraculous events took place here; we recommend you arrive a day before departure on your pilgrimage to allow time to experience the history of this place and the message of Saint Francis. The dormitory–in the oldest section of the sanctuary–is rough and simple, with small crosses hung along the wall to indicate where each friar slept. Francis’ Cella di San Francesco is carved directly from the rock.Inside the sanctuary, you can visit the chapel containing the choir of Saint Bonaventure; the Cappella Nuova, with what is said to be the oldest image of Saint Francis by Jacopa de’ Settesoli (unproven; this may be a copy of the original); the grotto of Saint John of Parma, where he was kept for 32 years before being rehabilitated; and the Chiesa Nuova, a modern building which blends well with the complex, inside of which the soft light and pretty windows create an atmosphere fit for reflection and prayer. (source: umbriafrancescosways.eu)
Gregorian songs sang by the Benedictines of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Greccio & the live nativity | Italia Slow Tour
Greccio is a small town near Rieti, where St Francis conceived the first living nativity scene ever made in history, in 1223. To keep this tradition alive, the inhabitants of Greccio recreate this live nativity scene every year since 1973, a great event one might participate during Christmas time.
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Greccio, The First Nativity Scene
The Road to Greccio, Italy
Photos and video through the Umbrian countryside on the way To Greccio, the location where St. Francis staged the first living nativity.
Did Francis of Assisi Invent the Nativity Scene? (Ask a Capuchin) | Capuchin Franciscans
This episode of Ask a Capuchin features Fr. Charles Polifka and discusses whether Francis of Asissi invented the Nativity Scene, and different religious orders.
Produced by the Capuchin Province of St. Conrad
Special thanks to Corpus Christi Watershed's Attribution 3.0 licensed music namely Kevin Allen's Cantiones Sacrae Simplices, HOLY TRINITY • Polyphony for 3 voices (Morales) with a Hymn for 2 voices (ELY), & Balanced Voices • Kyrie (Trent Codex 90).
Franciscan Nativity Scene
Franciscans of Life prepare Nativity scene at our Mother House at 1:45 AM
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[Wikipedia] Sanctuary of Greccio
The Hermitage of Greccio Sanctuary (Italian: Santuario Eremo di Greccio) is one of the four shrines erected by St. Francis in the Sacred Valley, along with the Sanctuary of Fonte Colombo, the Sanctuary of the Forest, and the convent of [Poggio Bustone. It is located in the Italian town of Greccio, about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from the city of Rieti, seat of the homonym province, is recessed at an altitude of 665 metres (2,182 ft) above sea level, in the rocks of the mountains in the immediate vicinity of the medieval village of Greccio with stunning views of the wide valley.
Franciscan Nativity Festival
An explanation of an annual event celebrating our Franciscan heritage.
The Shrine - Greccio - Saint Francis
The Shrine - Greccio - Saint Francis
Pope Francis Visits Greccio to Sign Letter on Nativity Scene Tradition
Pope Francis visited the Franciscan shrine in Greccio on Sunday afternoon. It is the place where, in the 13th century, St. Francis started the tradition of the Nativity scene.
St. Francis' Christmas in Greccio
Jim Cyr tells the story of St. Francis' Christmas in Greccio, Italy.
St Francis and the Origin of the Nativity
Nativity scenes are all the rage during the holiday season, but do you know how they started? Learn more about their origin and how people all over the world are into this tradition.
Nativities of the World on display until January 7 at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in Washington, DC.
Christmas at Greccio--The Birth of Jesus.mpg
Jim Cyr tells the story of St. Francis celebrating Christmas with the people of Greccio and the story of the birth of Jesus
Christmas Manger: Who Started This?
Recently Christmas Manger scenes have become a sign of controversy. Christmas Mangers have been around since the middle ages. Why has this tradition been so tenacious in the face of opposition?
THIS HOLY NIGHT IN GRECCIO 1223
In the year 1223, St. Francis of Assisi renacted the Story of Christmas using a live Nativity scene, to remind the villagers of the meaning of Christmas.
Christmas Saint Francis and the Crib at Greccio - December 24
Christmas Saint Francis and the Crib at Greccio