Monastery of Clarisse San Quirico

We stand now in front of the Monastero Clarisse San Quirico, a place that, at first glance, might seem like just another nondescript medieval building in Assisi. It doesn't even look like a church unless you know exactly where to…

Observe the exterior of the monastery. It is characterized by its simple, unadorned stone walls and narrow windows. …

If you are able to enter the small public church of the monastery, you will find a space dedicated to quiet prayer. Behind the altar, however, lies the choir—the area where the sisters gather five or six times a day to sing the…

The rescue effort at San Quirico was part of a much larger, incredibly sophisticated network. To understand the success of this monastery, one must look at the key figures involved. …

A vital part of the story of the Assisi Underground—and its connection to places like San Quirico—involved the creation of false identity papers. This elaborate scheme required a master printer. …

In the 1930s and 40s, the rules regarding the 'Papal Cloister'—the inner part of the monastery—were extremely strict. No man was permitted to enter, and the sisters were not permitted to leave. …

The result of the efforts of San Quirico and the broader Assisi network was miraculous: not a single Jewish person hidden in the city was captured or deported. In a time of widespread collaboration and indifference across Europe,…

As you walk away from the quiet walls of San Quirico, take a moment to reflect on the nature of courage. It is not always found in the noise of battle or the grand speeches of leaders. …