Sunday, February 20, 2011

Cappuccini

Livorno, chiesa della Santissima TrinitàA building on the right of the “Chiesa della Santissima Trinità”, the church of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin in Livorno.Cross with crossed arms, LivornoThe Franciscan symbol of the “crossed arms” depicts the bare arm of Jesus and the arm of Saint Francis, sleeved by his habit, crossed over the cross. Capuchins are members of the Franciscan Family.
The world famous “cappuccino” takes its name from the Capuchin friars, “Cappuccini” in Italian, referring to the color of their habit.

See also: Santissima Trinità

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