The first Saint Francis of Assisi Immaculate Church was built in Messina during the 13th century and embellished in the 16th century. The structure was destroyed by a 1783 earthquake and rebuilt in 1826. 58 years later, however, it was significantly damaged by a fire and then another earthquake in 1908. Fortunately, when it was reconstructed in 1928, the builders were able to incorporate this gorgeous rose window from the previous structure.
