Francis of Assisi - Wikipedia
WebGiovanni di Pietro di Bernardone ( c. 1181 – 3 October 1226), known as Francis of Assisi, [b] was an Italian mystic, poet and Catholic friar who founded the religious order of the Franciscans. He was inspired to lead a Christian life of poverty as a …
St. Francis of Assisi - Encyclopedia Britannica
WebSaint Francis of Assisi, founder of the Franciscan orders of the Friars Minor, the women’s Order of St. Clare, and the lay Third Order. He was a leader of the movement of evangelical poverty in the early 13th century and is one of the most venerated religious figures of …
Saint Francis of Assisi - Church, Facts & Patron Saint - Biography
WebApr 2, 2014 · (1181-1226) Who Was Saint Francis of Assisi? Born in Italy circa 1181, Saint Francis of Assisi was renowned for drinking and partying in his youth. After fighting in a battle between Assisi...
St. Francis of Assisi | EWTN
WebSt. Francis of Assisi. Founder of the Franciscan Order, born at Assisi in Umbria, in 1181 or 1182—the exact year is uncertain; died there, 3 October, 1226. His father, Pietro Bernardone, was a wealthy Assisian cloth merchant. Of his mother, Pica, little is known, but she is said to have belonged to a noble family of Provence.
Who Was St. Francis of Assisi? 12 Things to Know and Share
WebSt. Francis is one of the most famous saints in Church history. He’s so significant that the current pope — Pope Francis — chose to take his name. Oct. 4 is his memorial day. But who was he, and what did he do? Here are 12 things to know and share… 1) When did St. Francis live? He was born in 1181 or 1182 (we’re not sure), and he died in 1226.
Saint Francis of Assisi | Franciscan Media
WebOct 4, 2022 · Saint Francis of Assisi: founder of the Franciscan family, Patron Saint of ecology, inspiration to thousands, claimed by people of all faiths as well as by those with no particular faith, a truly “catholic and apostolic man.” Though born in the 13th century, he belongs to all ages.
Saint Francis of Assisi summary | Britannica
WebSaint Francis of Assisi, orig. Francesco di Pietro di Bernardone, (born 1181/82, Assisi, duchy of Spoleto—died Oct. 3, 1226, Assisi; canonized July 16, 1228; feast day October 4), Italian saint and founder of the Franciscan religious order.
St. Francis of Assisi - Miracles, Poverty, Stigmata | Britannica
WebSt. Francis of Assisi - Miracles, Poverty, Stigmata: At Christmastime in 1223, Francis participated in an important ceremony when he celebrated the birth of Jesus by recreating the manger of Bethlehem at a church in Greccio, Italy.
St. Francis of Assisi, Founder of the Franciscan Order, Patron of Italy
WebSt. Francis of Assisi, Founder of the Franciscan Order, Patron of Italy. 04 October. San Francesco d'Assisi (© Musei Vaticani) A young man with great aspirations. Small in stature and having an extrovert personality, Francis always …
Francis of Assisi | Christian History | Christianity Today
WebIt is difficult to think clearly about Francis of Assisi. The first thing that comes to mind is the gentle saint who preached to birds, tamed wolves, and padded about in flower-filled fields...
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