# St. Francis 800th anniversary celebrations > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/st-francis-800th-anniversary-celebrations > Updated: 2026-08-02T04:49:44.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. The 800th‑anniversary pilgrimage of Saint Francis of Assisi, which began in late July 2026 with the relics’ arrival in Oradea, continued to draw large crowds as the relics moved to Cluj for public display. The Romanian itinerary proceeded through 32 sites across eight dioceses, culminating in Timișoara in mid‑October. A four‑day spiritual retreat at the Franciscan Monastery “Sfânta Treime” in Pârâul Rece featured liturgies, meditations and reflections on Franciscan virtues, while parallel events unfolded in Europe. In Italy, a theatrical‑musical performance “La spada e l’incanto” inspired by the Canticle of the Creatures was staged at the Palazzo Baronale in Collepasso, and the Castiglione di Paludi Archaeological Park hosted a dialogue on Saint Francis with writer Pierfranco Bruni and park director Donatella Novellis. In Germany, the Franciscan community in Fulda continued its series of high‑altitude services, lectures, walks and an animal‑blessing ceremony, emphasizing sustainability and care for creation. These coordinated religious, cultural and educational activities underscore a continent‑wide commemoration of the saint’s legacy. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-02: 800th Anniversary of Saint Francis of Assisi Marked Across Europe Europe commemorates Saint Francis of Assisi’s 800th anniversary with relics in Romania, a spiritual retreat in Oradea, theatrical shows in Italy, and Franciscan events in Germany. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/800th-anniversary-of-st-francis-of-assisi-marked-in-romania-and-germany ### 2026-07-31: St. Francis relics draw thousands to Oradea pilgrimage in Romania St. Francis relics arrived in Oradea on 31 July 2026, sparking a nationwide pilgrimage that will end in Timișoara on 16 Oct, drawing thousands of believers. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/st-francis-relics-pilgrimage-begins-in-romania --- Cite as: St. Francis 800th anniversary celebrations. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/st-francis-800th-anniversary-celebrations