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  1. Giovanni 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. Inspired to lead a Christian life of poverty, he became a beggar [7] and itinerant preacher.

  2. 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 womens Order of St. Clare (the Poor Clares ), and the lay Third Order. He was also a leader of the ...

  3. Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecologists and animals, who abandoned a life of luxury for a life of poverty and devotion to Christianity. Find out how he heard the voice of God, received the stigmata, and founded the Franciscan order.

  4. Jul 19, 2019 · Learn about the life, miracles, and legacy of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and ecology. Find out how he heard God's voice, renounced his wealth, and founded the Franciscan Order.

  5. Jun 8, 2018 · People. Philosophy and Religion. Saints. Saint Francis of Assisi. Francis of Assisi. views 3,442,544 updated Jun 08 2018. Francis of Assisi. 1182. Assisi, Italy. October 3, 1226. Portiuncula, Italy. Founder of the Franciscan Order.

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