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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. He was inspired to lead a Christian life of poverty as a beggar [7] and itinerant preacher.
Apr 15, 2012 · Among the most beloved saints in the Catholic tradition, Francis of Assisi (c. 1181–1226) is popularly remembered for his dedication to poverty, his love of animals and nature, and his desire to follow perfectly the teachings and example of Christ.
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Saint 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 Roman Catholicism.
- Who is St. Francis of Assisi?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 Christia...
- What was St. Francis of Assisi’s early life like?St. Francis was born to a wealthy cloth merchant. In his twenties, he took part in a war and was held prisoner for nearly a year. Shortly thereafte...
- What is St. Francis of Assisi famous for?St. Francis is one of the most venerated religious figures in Roman Catholic history. He founded the Franciscan orders, including the Poor Clares a...
May 19, 2016 · Saint Francis of Assisi: Passion, Poverty & the Man Who Transformed the Church Hardcover – May 19, 2016. by Bret Thoman OFS (Author) 81.
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Jan 1, 2012 · Who was Francis of Assisi and how did he come to be the founder of a unit of the Catholic Church known as the Franciscan Order, which continues to survive today? Author Augustine Thompson traces the acclaimed friar’s history in his book Francis of Assisi: A New Biography describing him as a revolutionary man in his day early 13th century Italy.
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Jimmy Akin, October 4, 2019. 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?
Jan 1, 2002 · Kindle $9.99. Rate this book. Reluctant Saint: The Life of Francis of Assisi. Donald Spoto. 4.05. 478 ratings72 reviews. Acclaimed biographer Donald Spoto strips away the legends from the life of Francis of Assisi to reveal the true story of a man who has too often been obscured by pious iconography.
