Francis of Assisi

Francis of As·si·si  (-sz, -s, -ss), Saint 1182?-1226.

Italian Roman Catholic friar who founded the Franciscan order (1209) and inspired followers with his devotion, simple living, and love of nature. He was canonized in 1228.

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Francis of Assisi

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(Biographies / Francis of Assisi, Saint (?1181-1226) M, Italian, RELIGION: monk, RELIGION: saint) Saint original name Giovanni di Bernardone. ?1181-1226, Italian monk; founder of the Franciscan order of friars. He is remembered for his humility and love for all creation and was the first person to exhibit stigmata (1224). Feast day: Oct. 4

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Francis of Assisi - (Roman Catholic Church) an Italian and the Roman Catholic monk who founded the Franciscan order of friars (1181-1226) Giovanni di Bernardone, Saint Francis, Saint Francis of Assisi, St. Francis, St. Francis of Assisi Church of Rome, Roman Catholic Church, Roman Church, Western Church, Roman Catholic - the Christian Church based in the Vatican and presided over by a pope and an episcopal hierarchy