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.
Saint Francis of Assisi | Biography, Facts, Feast Day, Patron Saint …
Dec 20, 2024 · St. Francis is one of the most venerated religious figures in Roman Catholic history. He founded the Franciscan orders, including the Poor Clares and the lay Third Order. He and St. Catherine of Siena are the patron saints of Italy, and he …
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 is considered the founder of all Franciscan orders and the patron saint of ecologists and merchants. Continue reading about St. Francis of Assisi ← St. Francis Xavier Bianchi
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.
Who Was St. Francis of Assisi? - Franciscan Media
The patron saint of Italy, Francis of Assisi was a poor little man who astounded and inspired the Church by taking the gospel literally—not in a narrow fundamentalist sense, but by actually following all that Jesus said and did, joyfully, without limit, and without a sense of self-importance.
St. Francis of Assisi: Founder of the Friars Minor and Patron Saint …
Sep 30, 2024 · St. Francis of Assisi, founder of the Order of Friars Minor, lived a life marked by simplicity, humility, and a profound love for all of God’s creation. His legacy of peace, compassion, and devotion to the Gospel continues to inspire millions of people around the world.
Saint Francis of Assisi - Franciscan Media
Oct 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.
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: Life, Miracles, Work, Prayers - Hozana
Francis died in Assisi on October 4, 1226, and was canonized two years later in 1228 by Gregory IX. His tomb is today in the Basilica of Saint Francis. Saint Francis is celebrated on the day of his birth in Heaven, on October 4. He is the patron saint of Italy, animals, ecology, and Cubs.