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It was in 1481 that the Convent of Saint Francis of Vico began its construction for the Franciscans, by order of Lord Giovan Paolo de Leca.

Today it has been inhabited since 1836 by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, of which Father Albini was the emblematic superior.

Recognized as an Apostle of Corsica, Father Albini is celebrated every year on May 20 at the convent, the place of his tomb.

The existence of the Convent of Saint Francis of Vico is closely linked to that of Giovan Paolo da Leca.

It was at the end of the 15th century that this lord Cinarchesi sought to add to the image of the warlord those of the courtier and the pious patron, as the princes of his time should be.

In 1481, then at the height of his power, Giovan Paolo obtained from Pope Sixtus IV a brief allowing him "to build a convent at the site he deemed appropriate" and financed the foundation of a convent within his seigneury. .

He was then copied a few years later by his counterpart and rival in the south of the island, Rinuccio della Rocca, with the convent of Tallano.

Although sources are lacking, Giovan Paolo da Leca is made the sponsor of the great polychrome wooden Christ, U Santu Franciscone, which is in the convent church.

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