The Church of Saint Francis' Renunciation

This historic Italian church is the site where Saint Francis of Assisi famously stripped off his wealthy clothes to renounce his inheritance. It marks the precise location where he chose a life of poverty.

Long before it became a sanctuary, the young Francis stood in front of the local bishop here to return his fine garments to his father. By shedding his status, he shocked the townspeople and committed himself to a new spiritual path. Today, the site remains a powerful symbol of his radical transformation. It is now known as the Sanctuary of the Spoliation, honoring that moment of ultimate sacrifice.