Enjoy the beautiful gardens at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land while learning about its plants, architecture, history and shrines. Free tours are held every Saturday, 11 a.m. and noon, with guides from the Franciscan Monastery Garden Guild. Meet at the visitor center, 1400 Quincy St. NE, Washington, DC 20017; myfranciscan.org and fmgg.org; 202-526-6800. Call to arrange a group tour. [...]
This specialized tour is given at noon on November 1, the feast of All Saints, to honor the saints of the Franciscan Order and others who are depicted in the church’s stained glass windows. Among the saints are St. Francis, St. Bonaventure, St. Clare, and St. Elizabeth of Hungary. Explanations are given of the symbols in [...]
A special Marian Tour will be offered at the Monastery at 1:00 p.m. on June 10th, the feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. The tour focuses on the seven joys of the Blessed Mother, visiting the replicas in the Church and the Gardens associated with these joys. The seven joys of the [...]
Let the sacredness and beauty of the Monastery bring you a deeper experience of the suffering of Christ and Christians around the world through a special tour at 1:00 p.m. each Friday in Lent. Please remember that groups of six or more should schedule your group in advance. Reservations can be made online or by calling 202-526-6800. Visit [...]
Let the sacredness and beauty of the Monastery bring you a deeper experience of the suffering of Christ and Christians around the world through a special tour at 1:00 p.m. each Friday in Lent. Please remember that groups of six or more should schedule your group in advance. Reservations can be made online or by calling 202-526-6800. Visit [...]
Let the sacredness and beauty of the Monastery bring you a deeper experience of the suffering of Christ and Christians around the world through a special tour at 1:00 p.m. each Friday in Lent. Please remember that groups of six or more should schedule your group in advance. Reservations can be made online or by calling 202-526-6800. Visit [...]
Let the sacredness and beauty of the Monastery bring you a deeper experience of the suffering of Christ and Christians around the world through a special tour at 1:00 p.m. each Friday in Lent. Please remember that groups of six or more should schedule your group in advance. Reservations can be made online or by calling 202-526-6800. Visit [...]
A special Marian Tour will be offered at the Monastery at 1:00 p.m. on March 25th, the feast of the Annunciation. The tour focuses on the seven joys of the Blessed Mother, visiting the replicas in the Church and the Gardens associated with these joys. The seven joys of the Blessed Mother are the basis for [...]
Let the sacredness and beauty of the Monastery bring you a deeper experience of the suffering of Christ and Christians around the world through a special tour at 1:00 p.m. each Friday in Lent. Please remember that groups of six or more should schedule your group in advance. Reservations can be made online or by calling 202-526-6800. Visit [...]
A special Marian Tour will be offered at the Monastery at 1:00 p.m. on May 13th, the feast of Our Lady of Fatima. The tour focuses on the seven joys of the Blessed Mother, visiting the replicas in the Church and the Gardens associated with these joys. The seven joys of the Blessed Mother are the [...]