St. Francis of Assisi (Archdiocese of Atlanta, Blairsville)

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St. Francis of Assisi
Dedication: St. Francis of Assisi
Type/Classification: Territorial Parish
Non-Parochial: No
Operated By: Diocesan clergy
Venerated Saints: None specified
Diocese: Diocese of Metropolitan Archdiocese of Atlanta
Deanery:
Address: 3717 Hwy 515E, Blairsville, Georgia 30512
City: Blairsville, GA
Subdivision: Georgia
Country: United States
County: Union County
Website: No website specified
Founded: 1982
School: No
Email: None specified
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St. Francis of Assisi is a territorial parish in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, located in Blairsville, Georgia. Dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi, the thirteenth-century Italian friar and founder of the Franciscan Order—the parish serves a community in Union County.

Established in 1982, the parish was one of several churches founded during this period by the Archdiocese of Atlanta to meet growing demand for Catholic worship spaces in rural areas. Limited sources suggest that the current church building may have been constructed around the same time as the parish's founding.

The parish community seeks to emulate Saint Francis' commitment to poverty, simplicity, and care for creation.

History

St. Francis of Assisi Parish was established in 1982 by the Archdiocese of Atlanta in response to growth in the Blairsville area.[1]

Special features

  • Annual Blessing of the Animals and community events reflecting care for creation
  • Ministries inspired by Saint Francis' charism, including service to the marginalized

Relics

According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics, as is customary in dedicated churches. Specific details regarding the saints associated with these relics are not publicly documented in available sources.

Architecture

The church features design aimed at fostering reverence and community fellowship.

External features

  • A small shrine dedicated to Saint Francis of Assisi stands adjacent to the main church building

Interior features

  • The interior is decorated with stained glass windows depicting scenes from the life of Saint Francis
  • A large crucifix adorns the sanctuary, symbolizing Christ's sacrifice for humanity

Art and Devotional Features

Devotional elements focus on Saint Francis of Assisi, reflecting his life of poverty, simplicity, and care for creation.

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External links

References

  1. ↑ "St. Francis of Assisi - Blairsville". Archdiocese of Atlanta. https://www.archatl.com/parishes/st-francis-of-assisi-blairsville/. 
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