The San Damiano Cross An Explanation Author:Michael Scanlan The ...[San Damiano Cross]... is the one St. Francis was praying before when he received the commission from the Lord to rebuild the Church. The original cross presently hangs in Santa Chiarra (St. Claire) Church in Assisi, Italy. All Franciscans cherish this cross as the symbol of their mission from God. — Here at Franciscan University of Steub... more »enville we hold the San Damiano Cross in very special reverence. It represents to us both our tradition as Franciscans and our mission to be committed, with our lives and resources, to renew and rebuild the Church in the power of God.
We have placed the cross in central places in our chapels and around campus. We are inspired to deeper faith and commitment through our reflections and prayers before these crosses. We invite you to share with us in this rich tradition and contemporary mission.« less