Celebrate
800 Years:
Franciscans
in England
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The first friars, having arrived in Dover on 10 September 1224 went on to establish themselves in Canterbury, London, and Oxford, thus bringing a Franciscan presence to the religious, political, and educational centers of England. The Franciscan family will mark the 800th anniversary of the first Franciscans arriving in England with events in these four important locations.
We REMEMBER
Dover to Canterbury
9 & 10 & 11 September 2024
We CELEBRATE
London
17 September 2024
We BELIEVE
Oxford
20 & 21 September 2024
In response to Jesus’ call for Christians to be fishers of people. Saint Francis of Assisi chose Friar Agnellus of Pisa to sail to England with eight friars. Arriving in Dover on 10 September 1224, these friars minor began Casting the Net of Saint Peter with the Cord of Saint Francis. The friars made their way to Canterbury by foot the next morning. Five of the friars remained in Canterbury, whilst the other four set out for London. Two of the friars later went on to Oxford. Franciscanism quickly spread throughout England, Wales, and Scotland. In 1230, one of the English friars who had landed with Friar Agnellus of Pisa was sent to establish the Franciscan Order in Ireland.
Events
Dover to Canterbury
London
Oxford
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Event Highlights
WE REMEMBER from Dover to Canterbury 9, 10 & 11 September 2024.
WE CELEBRATE in London 17 September 2024.
WE BELIEVE in Oxford 20 & 21 September 2024.
Please note: Registration for events that have a fee is now closed.
Registration for no-cost events is open until capacity is reached or
two days prior to the event, whichever occurs first.
We Remember
From Dover to Canterbury: the Arrival of the first Friars Minor to England Register for Events in we remember: dover to canterbury Please note: Registration for events that have a fee is now closed. RSVP for no-cost events is open until capacity is reached or two days prior to the event, whichever occurs first. For overnight accommodations, consider the Premier Inn in Dover and…
We Celebrate
London: 800th Anniversary of the Stigmata of St. Francis Register for events in We Celebrate: London Please note: Registration for events that have a fee is now closed.RSVP for no-cost events is open until capacity is reached or two days prior to the event, whichever occurs first. 17 September in London: – 9:00am Morning Prayer at Southwark Cathedral located at London Bridge, London SE1 9DA.…
We Believe
Oxford: Witnessing to Jesus Christ as Reflected by the Franciscan Family in England and the United Kingdom for 800 years Registger for Events in We Believe: Oxford Please note: Registration for events that have a fee is now closed.RSVP for no-cost events is open until capacity is reached or two days prior to the event, whichever occurs first. 21 September in Oxford: – 9:30am We…