COLOURS IN THE CELEBRATION OF SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI

October 3 – 4, 2024

Franciscans worldwide, gathered in various fraternities to celebrate their Father and founder, Saint Francis of Assisi. There is always joy coming together as brothers and sisters, to celebrate a father. A celebration that started on the eve, October 3,  with the solemn celebration of the Transitus, the passing into glory of Saint Francis of Assisi.

The Transitus in Buea

The Transitus in Saint Laurent de Brindisi, Italy

The Transitus in Big Babanki (Bamenda)

The transitus in Melong II, Communauté de l’Emmanuel

The Transitus in Bayon (Bafang)

The Transitus in Spain

Transitus in Shisong (Kumbo)

Then, in October 4, the great man, Saint Francis of Assisi, full of virtues   ( prayer, poverty, humiliy, charity, lover of nature …) was solemnly celebrated.

A piece from Br. Joseph Dufe 

In Melong II

We thank God for calling us to be sons and daughters of Saint Francis of Assisi; consequently, we are proud of being Franciscans. 

Br. Cedric Verbe KOHYEN (ofm. Cap.)