Francis of Assisi - Wikipedia
Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone (c. 1181 – 3 October 1226), known as Francis of Assisi, [b] was an Italian [c] mystic, poet, and Catholic friar who founded the religious order of the Franciscans. Inspired to lead a Christian life of poverty, he became a beggar [7] and itinerant preacher.
St. Francis of Assisi - Encyclopedia Britannica
Dec 20, 2024 · St. Francis of Assisi (born 1181/82, Assisi, duchy of Spoleto [Italy]—died October 3, 1226, Assisi; canonized July 16, 1228; feast day October 4) was the founder of the Franciscan orders of the Friars Minor (Ordo Fratrum Minorum), the women’s Order of St. Clare (the Poor Clares; with St. Clare of Assisi), and the lay Third Order.
Saint Francis of Assisi - Church, Facts & Patron Saint - Biography
Apr 2, 2014 · Born circa 1181, in Assisi, duchy of Spoleto, Italy, Saint Francis of Assisi, though revered today, began his life as a confirmed sinner. His father was a wealthy cloth merchant who owned...
St. Francis of Assisi - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online
Francis himself said, "I lived in sin" during that time. Francis fulfilled every hope of Pietro's -- even falling in love with France. He loved the songs of France, the romance of France, and especially the free adventurous troubadours of France who wandered through Europe.
Who Was St. Francis of Assisi? 12 Things to Know and Share
4 days ago · St. 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 ...
St. Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of Animals - Learn Religions
Jul 19, 2019 · St. Francis of Assisi (c. 1181–Oct. 3, 1226) is the Roman Catholic Church's patron saint of animals, merchants, and ecology. He abandoned a life of luxury after reportedly hearing the voice of God, who commanded him to rebuild the Christian church and to live in poverty.
St. Francis of Assisi: Founder of the Friars Minor and Patron Saint …
Sep 30, 2024 · St. Francis of Assisi, born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone in 1181, is one of the most beloved and influential saints in the history of the Catholic Church. He was born in Assisi, Italy, to Pietro di Bernardone, a wealthy cloth merchant, and his wife, Pica.
St. Francis of Assisi - Encyclopedia Volume - Catholic Online
On that day following the pope laid the first stone of the great double church of St. Francis, erected in honour of the new saint, and thither on 25 May, 1230, Francis's remains were secretly transferred by Brother Elias and buried far down under the high altar in the lower church.
St Francis of Assisi Biography
St Francis of Assisi is also known as the patron saint of animals, the environment and one of the two patrons of Italy (with Catherine of Siena). Francis was born in Assisi, Italy to Pietro di Bernardone, a wealthy cloth merchant in 1811.
Saint Francis of Assisi summary | Britannica
Saint 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.
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