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In 1219, Francis went to Egypt in an attempt to convert the Sultan al-Kamil and put an end to the conflict of the Fifth Crusade. In 1223, he arranged for the first live nativity scene as part of the annual Christmas celebration in Greccio.
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.
2 days ago · When Saint Francis made his renowned journey to Egypt in 1219, he was wearing the humble tunic which went on to become characteristic of his followers. Now, 800 years later, that tunic – or part of it – has made a return to the country. A piece of the garment - which counts as a second-class relic of the saint - arrived in Cairo on the 23rd ...
2 days ago · One example is Francis' attitude of humble curiosity to listen and talk with the sultan Malik al-Kamil. Encountering Francis dressed in his rags. ... The author is a member of the Daughters of St ...
1 day ago · Reading three legendary stories given as “companions for the spiritual journey,” I found one common point: humility. One example is Francis’ attitude of humble curiosity to listen and talk with the sultan Malik al-Kamil. Encountering Francis dressed in his rags. Malik al-Kamil recognized him as a man of God and changed his attitude.
Mar 26, 2009 · Al-K?mil, on the other hand, is variously presented as an enlightened pagan monarch hungry for evangelical teaching, a cruel oriental despot, or a worldly libertine. Saint Francis and the Sultan takes a detailed look at these richly varied artistic responses to this brief but highly symbolic meeting.
- John V. Tolan
By Fr. Liam O’Cuiv Legionary outreach to Moslems as brothers and sisters In the year 1219 St. Francis of Assisi met Malek al-Kamil, the sultan of… Read More January 2019 Allocutio
