Kevino de Guzmán
Santa María de los Ángeles "La Porciúncula" Patrona de la Orden Franciscana
According to a legend, the existence of which can be traced back with certainty only to 1645, the little chapel of Portiuncula was erected under Pope Liberius (352-66) by hermits from the Valley of Josaphat, who had brought the relics from the grave of the Blessed Virgin.
The same legend relates that the chapel passed into the possession of St. Benedict in 516. It was known as Our Lady of the Valley of Josaphat or of the Angels — the latter title referring, according to some, to Our Lady's ascent into heaven accompanied by angels.
A better founded opinion attributes the name to the singing of angels which had been frequently heard there.
On his death-bed St. Francis recommended the chapel to the faithful protection and care of his brethren.
Now the place is the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli the most sacred place of the Franciscan Order.
"Salve Reina de los Ángeles, Amparo de pecadores,
a Ti clamamos Señora, escucha nuestros clamores!"
Santa María de los Ángeles "La Porciúncula" Patrona de la Orden Franciscana
According to a legend, the existence of which can be traced back with certainty only to 1645, the little chapel of Portiuncula was erected under Pope Liberius (352-66) by hermits from the Valley of Josaphat, who had brought the relics from the grave of the Blessed Virgin.
The same legend relates that the chapel passed into the possession of St. Benedict in 516. It was known as Our Lady of the Valley of Josaphat or of the Angels — the latter title referring, according to some, to Our Lady's ascent into heaven accompanied by angels.
A better founded opinion attributes the name to the singing of angels which had been frequently heard there.
On his death-bed St. Francis recommended the chapel to the faithful protection and care of his brethren.
Now the place is the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli the most sacred place of the Franciscan Order.
"Salve Reina de los Ángeles, Amparo de pecadores,
a Ti clamamos Señora, escucha nuestros clamores!"