Poggio BustoneLa Foresta - Fontecolombo
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He stayed as the guest of the Parish Priest
of the small church of S. Mary of the Forest; it
was at this time that the miracle of the grape -
vine took place; the huge crowds that had
gathered to get a glimpse of the saint wrecked
the vineyard, but it nevertheless produced an
exceptionally rich harvest of excellent quality
wine. 3 miles from Rieti is the Santuario di
Fonte Colombo, known as the Franciscan Sinai
because it was here in 1223 that S. Francis
received the final Rule of the Friars Minor from
Christ.
The Shrine stands on a hill - top still
covered to this day with luxuriant vegetation
and ancient holm - oaks at an altitude of 1788ft.
There is a small chapel dedicated to the Virgin
Mary, called the "Maddalena", which stands
on the place where the saint used to pray - the
so - called "Sacro Speco", or "Holy Cave". It
stands inthe depths of the wood, and is a natural
cave.
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Poggio Bustone La Foresta - Fontecolombo
Poggio Bustone La Foresta - Fontecolombo
