Join us on October 4 for a very special virtual tour with slides dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi, celebrating his extraordinary life and legacy exactly 800 years after his death in 1226. The year 2026 has been officially dedicated to the eighth centenary of Saint Francis, making this a particularly meaningful moment to rediscover one of Italy’s most beloved and influential figures.

October 4 is also World Animal Day, a date chosen because it coincides with the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, traditionally regarded as the patron saint of animals.

Through a beautiful sequence of slides, we will travel through the life of Saint Francis, from his youth in Assisi and his dramatic decision to abandon wealth and privilege to his journey toward a life devoted to simplicity, peace and faith.

But this special tour will go beyond his biography. We will also explore the fascinating stories connecting Saint Francis with animals and the natural world: the famous preaching to the birds, the story of the wolf of Gubbio and other episodes that have helped shape his enduring image as a symbol of harmony between humanity and creation.

Along the way, we will discover how his love of nature, his message of peace and his vision of all living creatures as part of one great family became central to his legacy and continue to resonate eight centuries later.

Sunday, October 04th, 2026

02.00 pm – 03.00 pm EDT (New York Time)

Check in your timezone here

Time zones examples:

• Rome Time: 08.00 pm
• London Time: 07.00 pm
• Los Angeles Time: 11.00 am

The tour will last approximately 1 hour. At the end of the tour you will be given the chance to interact and make questions just like a live tour. The tour takes place in English!

ℹ️ How much does the virtual tour cost?

Our virtual tours are tip-based and not free, they rely entirely on contributions from participants. This means we do not impose a fixed ticket price to join. Every participant is welcome to take part in the tour and decide how much to contribute based on their satisfaction and personal budget.

❗Please note❗: To ensure the sustainability of the project, we regularly monitor the donations received, based on participation in previous tours, and, if necessary, we may apply participation limits or suspend accounts.This is essential to maintain the quality of our tours, ensure fairness, and continue rewarding the valuable work of our guides. You can leave a tip here:

Can’t watch our virtual tour live due to the time zone or are you unable to join us live? Register at the virtual tour and we will send you the recording  hence you can watch it  in your own time! Recordings are also tip-based, as they support our cultural project and the work of our guides.

How to Join:

The tour will be hosted on Zoom. To register, you are required to enter your full name (first and last name). After the registration, you will receive via email a personal link to access the virtual event. To protect your privacy, your camera will be disabled during the event.