New banners for 2026 – 800 years since…
The Transit of St Francis into Eternal Life
Featuring artwork created by renowned Italian artist
Piero Casentini, these beautiful banners are based on “The Canticle of the Creatures” by St Francis of Assisi.
It is widely accepted as the first known piece of poetry written in what would become the Italian language.
The Canticle of the creatures begins with, “Praised be You, my Lord with all your Creatures…” and describes how God’s artistry is in everything, everywhere and we as humanity are part of His creativity.
Read more about the Canticle at Franciscan Media
The banners are…
- Available as Hanging or Pull-Up Style,
- Large…
Pull Up dimensions = 200cms high by 85cm wide,
Hanging style dimensions = 300cms high by 100 wide
- Suitable for all types of school events – liturgies, carnivals, assemblies etc
- A great way to display and disseminate your school’s Franciscan Spirit
- Economical – $250 including your School Crest (plus delivery if outside Brisbane)
- Pull Up Banners are highly portable – rolling down into their own compact carry case.
Also see the ‘Canticle of the Creatures’ banners..
Original Sepia – or with Gold
Luna e Stelle
Moon & Stars
New Blue
New Blue
Sorella Morte Corporale
Sister Bodily Death
Sepia with GOLD – or Original
About Piero Casentini – click here
Piero Casentini (born 1963) is an Italian artist primarily recognised for his extensive work in sacred art and his focus on Franciscan themes.
Based in Rome, he has established a reputation for integrating historical religious narratives with classical painting techniques.
His work is deeply influenced by the spiritual legacy of St. Francis of Assisi and the historical traditions of masters like Giotto and Cimabue.
He is a major contributor to the Gallery of the Canticle at the Sanctuary of San Damiano in Assisi, where his 9-piece set interprets the “Canticle of the Creatures”.
Vatican Recognition: In 2023, the Vatican Philatelic Office selected two of his paintings for their official Christmas stamps:
- The Magi Adoring the Baby Jesus (2006).
- St. Francis of Assisi Holding the Baby Jesus in Greccio (2004).
