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 - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online
Founder of the Franciscan Order, born at Assisi in Umbria, in 1181. In 1182, Pietro Bernardone returned from a trip to France to find out his wife had given birth to a son. Far from being excited or apologetic because he'd been gone, Pietro was …
Saint Francis of Assisi - Church, Facts & Patron Saint - Biography
2014年4月2日 · Saint Francis of Assisi abandoned a life of luxury for a life devoted to Christianity after reportedly hearing the voice of God, who commanded him to rebuild the Christian church and live...
St. Francis of Assisi - Encyclopedia Britannica
St. Francis of Assisi was an Italian friar who lived in Italy in the 13th century. He lived a life of ascetic poverty and was dedicated to Christian charity.
Who Was St. Francis of Assisi? 12 Things to Know and Share
6 天之前 · 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 - Encyclopedia Volume - Catholic Online
Francis was one of several children. The legend that he was born in a stable dates from the fifteenth century only, and appears to have originated in the desire of certain writers to make his life resemble that of Christ.
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 | EWTN
Recent years have witnessed a truly remarkable up-growth of interest in the life and work of St. Francis, more especially among non-Catholics, and Assisi has become in consequence the goal of a new race of pilgrims.
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.
St. Francis of Assisi, Founder of the Franciscan Order, Patron of Italy ...
The charism of Francis also attracted Clare, a noblewoman from Assisi. Francis welcomed her and gave origin to the second Franciscan order, “The Poor Clares”. Later he founded the third order for lay people.