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Reviving Sacred Traditions: The Vatican's School of Arts and Crafts
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In a unique effort to preserve the sacred arts, St. Peter's Basilica has launched a School of Arts and Crafts to train the next generation of craftsmen in traditional trades. The program, offered by the Fabbrica di San Pietro, the department responsible for the basilica's maintenance, restoration, and repairs, is now in its third year. It offers a rare opportunity for recent high school and college graduates to learn ancient crafts that are integral to the life and beauty of the Vatican.
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2/19/2025 (3 months ago)
Published in Vocations
Keywords: Craftsmen, Sacred Traditions, School of Arts and Crafts, St Peter's Basilica, Traditional trades, Vatican City
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