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Discovery of ancient textile in Spello, Italy

Overview

An ancient textile was discovered at the Vallegloria monastery in Spello, Italy. Local tradition suggests the artifact was a gift from Saint Francis of Assisi to Blessed Balbina, though historical records do not currently confirm this encounter.

Following an official presentation involving the Diocese of Foligno and the Ministry of Culture, initial specialist observations indicate the textile may date back to the 12th century and potentially originate from Fatimid-era Egypt. Some researchers have proposed a connection to Saint Francis’s 1219 journey to Egypt, but this remains unverified. The Opificio delle Pietre Dure in Florence has been tasked with the conservation and scientific study of the piece.

Entities

Saint Francis of Assisi · Spello · Vallegloria Monastery · Blessed Balbina · Ministry of Culture

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Vallegloria monastery reveals rare medieval textile

    A rare medieval textile discovered at the Vallegloria monastery in Spello may date to the 12th-century Fatimid era, with local traditions potentially linking it to Saint Francis of Assisi.

  2. 10 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Ancient textile found in Spello linked to Saint Francis

    An ancient textile discovered at the Vallegloria monastery in Spello is linked by local tradition to Saint Francis of Assisi. Scientific studies will now be conducted to verify its age and origin.

Sources

folignooggi.it · spellooggi.it · umbriacronaca.it