The Path of the Franciscan Protomartyrs

Thematic

Outdoors
Spirituality

Duration

Half day

Level

Difficult

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The Path, conceived in adoration of the Franciscan Protomartyr Saints, runs from Terni through the cities of origin of these venerated martyrs.

This first stage, from Terni to Stroncone, is very demanding due to the continuous uphills and downhills in Terni’s hills. The route starts at the Church of Santa Maria della Pace in Terni and then evolves in the midst of nature.
Along the way, it is possible to visit the remains of the ancient Benedictine Abbey of San Benedetto in Fundis and the Monastery of San Simeone, where the religious community of the “Ricostruttori della Preghiera” (Reconstructors of Prayer) is present today.
Then reaching the village of Stroncone, it ends at the 13th-century Convent of St. Francis.

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THE STAGES OF THE ITINERARY

Abbazia di San Benedetto in FundisAbbey of San Benedetto in Fundis
Along the route that connects Stroncone to Miranda are the remains of the Abbey of San Benedetto, which gets its name 'fundis' from the nearby source of the monks.

Monastero di San Simeone
Not far from the historical centre of Stroncone and Terni, in Località Cisterna, stands the ancient Monastery of San Simeone.

Convent of St. Francis (Sanctuary of Beato Antonio Vici)
The Convent of St Francis, sanctuary of Beato Antonio Vici of Stroncone, is located just outside the city walls, amidst olive groves and woods, in a place that dominates the surrounding valley.