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The Crucifix of San Damiano at Assisi St. Francis of Assisi was born into a wealthy merchant family in Umbria, Italy, where he became well known for his incredible gift of music, and well loved for his generous nature. Francis often went to pray in a nearby chapel in a town called San Damiano. One day God spoke to him through the cross in the chapel. God asked Francis to repair the San Damiano Chapel, which had fallen into ruin. Without hesitation, Francis took a costly piece of silk from his father's warehouse, sold it, and with the money bought stones to repair the chapel. Angry with Francis for his thievery, his merchant father took Francis to court, prompting Francis to give up his inheritance in order to devote himself completely to God, serving Him in any way he could. The crucifix became known as the San Damiano Crucifix and is referred to as an icon cross because it contains images of people who have a part in the meaning of the cross. Click here for large image of the crucifix.
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