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Cascia is home to Saint Rita of Cascia, one of Catholicism's most revered saints, often referred to as the "Saint of the Impossible". Cascia is also the place where a Eucharistic Miracle is preserved. It is therefore high on the list for many Catholic pilgrims. Saint Rita of Cascia is often called "the saint of the impossible". St. Rita's story is one of the power of prayer and of faith. She was born in 1381 near the city of Cascia and, when she wished to enter a convent, she was married off to obedience to her wishes at the age of 16. When Cicco Barbaro, a carpenter who miraculously recovered the use of his arm Rita, (considered her first miracle), who set about fashioning herself in her body was then placed. Saint Rita of Cascia is considered patron saint of impossible causes.
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Entrance in the Sanctuary of Saint Rita
Visit of Roccaporena
Private English-speaking tour escort at your disposal
Pick-up and drop off with luxury transportation and private chauffeur
Entrance at the Monastero of Santa Rita in Cascia
Gratuities (optional)
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up at 7:00 am at your accomodation (hotel, B&B, apartment). Please confirm us the pick up address.
N.B .: If your accomodation is not in the area indicated on the above map, send us a message to arrange your pick up.
Monastero di Santa Rita da Cascia, Cascia, Italy Cascia is home to Saint Rita of Cascia, one of Catholicism's most revered saints, often referred to as the "Saint of the Impossible". Cascia is also the place where a Eucharistic Miracle is preserved. It is therefore high on the list for many Catholic pilgrims. Saint Rita of Cascia is often called "the saint of the impossible". St. Rita's story is one of the power of prayer and of faith. She was born in 1381 near the city of Cascia and, although she wished to enter a convent, she was married off to obedience to her wishes at the age of 16. Due to a misunderstanding of the writings on her coffin , it had long been thought that her husband was abusive to her during their 18 years of marriage. Very often Saint Rita is portrayed as a long- suffering and even abused wife, whose husband was a violent drunkard, and an unfaithful spouse.
When Cicco Barbarian, a carpenter who miraculously recovered the use of his arm as he prayed before the body of the recently deceased Rita, Jesus and Mary Magdalene, as well as with symbols illustrating the spiritual influences on her life. There was also an engraving of the outer cover of Rita, her suffering and her love. Pilgrims would like to pray before this market, which has never been buried in the ground but remained in a small room within the convent, exposed to the view of visitors. Here they would be devotional candles and signs of their affection and reminders of their prayers. Over the last few decades the smoke from the candles, eventually making it difficult to read clearly the poetic inscription. In time someone noticed that the poem spoke of a maritu ferocious or violent husband.
Preachers began to elaborate on this theme, describing Rita's great heroism in patiently enduring trials and sorrows which her spouse caused her. Rita’s virtuous life was written almost to the end of her life. It was not until the 20th century, when the nuns of the monumental casket had cleaned and restored, that the maritu fierce vanished. Rita’s thorn, suffering from quite a different kind. Saint Rita of Cascia is considered patron saint of impossible causes. 180 minutes
06043 Roccaporena, Province of Perugia, Italy When we talk about Santa Rita, we immediately think of the city of Cascia, but what few people know is that, in fact, Santa's hometown is Roccaporena, both in Umbria. You will see birth house of Rita, the room where she was born, and the house where she lived with her husband. 60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when shared with 2 paying adults
Dress code required: knees and shoulders must be covered
Wheelchair available on request. Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Assita3
21 Aug 2024
Wonderful holy place to visit , a superb place of pilgrimage, everyone is kind it is a really welcoming village.
corradoo007
01 May 2024
It is a sacred place so comments are subjective. We liked the organization, the availability and the welcome. The atmosphere that is perceived is profound and sacred and of great devotion. Many made available from 7am to 6pm with a spacious structure. In Sunday cases with large attendances there is a mega room adjacent to the basilica with dozens of seats available for solemn mass and wide-ranging blessings. Worth a trip.
JACKI88
16 Aug 2023
This tour exceeded all expectations. Rosanna was an amazing guide who went above and beyond to make our experience a once in a lifetime opportunity. This trip was a personal pilgrimage for my 84 year old mother. Rosanna was able to secure us a private tour of the monastery, an audience with one of the sisters, with whom she could share her personal experiences with St Rita, and a first hand look at a new relic gifted to the basilica. My mother will never forget this trip. Her joy brings tears to my eyes whenever I think about it. And the trip to Roccaporena was the icing on the cake. Thank you Rosanna!!!
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