Associazione Cassiodoro il Grande

Associazione Cassiodoro il Grande is an Italian cultural association dedicated to promoting the historical, intellectual, and spiritual legacy of Flavius Magnus Aurelius Cassiodorus, the Roman senator, writer, and monk who lived from approximately 485 to 580. Inspired by the educational commitment of Don Antonio Tarzia, the association connects Cassiodorus’s work in preserving knowledge and transmitting Christian values with contemporary cultural life.

Its activities include organizing conferences, cultural gatherings, commemorations, and the international Cassiodoro il Grande Prize, which recognizes people and organizations for contributions to knowledge and public life. Events have taken place in cities including Verona, Milan, Modena, Nonantola, Piacenza, and Bobbio, bringing together historical inquiry, faith, art, and dialogue.

The association also supports educational and charitable initiatives: founding libraries, bringing Bibles to prisons, and providing illustrated Gospels to children in hospitals and religious comics to schools. Through events, awards, and outreach, it encourages appreciation of Cassiodorus’s legacy and helps share books, learning, and cultural heritage with diverse communities.