The Story of Galgano and His Sword

Galgano came from a wealthy family but was often in trouble for picking fights and acting like a thug. A vision of the archangel michael appeared to him on christmas day of 11 80, when galgano renounced his wicked ways. He then plunged his sword into a nearby rock where it got stuck - not breaking or shattering as he had thought. Galgano moved into a small hut on the hilltop and lived like a hermit until his death in 11 81. Several years later, he was declared a saint by pope lucius the third and a round chapel was built over his tomb in commemoration. Along with the sword, the chapel also housed a pair