Fumone- Commemorazione morte di Celestino V
Fumone- Commemorazione morte di Celestino V

Fumone. Commemoration of the death of Pope Celestino V

On May 19th, Celestino V is celebrated, having been a prisoner at Fumone.

A special Mass is held and a visit to the Shrine within the castle.

According to tradition, at the time of his death a shining cross appeared in heaven for days.

The episode is depicted in the vault of the collegiate.
 


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