Francis of Assisi – missionary, mystic, stigmatic, saint of the Catholic Church.
He founded the Franciscan Order.
His real name is: Giovanni Francisco di Pietro di Bernardone.
Francis of Assisi interesting facts
1. He was baptized with the name John. It was later changed by his father to Francesco.
2. According to some sources, he had a brother named Angel.
3. He was called “the poor man of Assisi”.
4. He is the patron saint of ecologists, actors, many religious, Italy, Assisi, Basel, the blind, scouts, peace, workers, the poor, prisoners, merchants, animals.
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5. On July 16, 1228, he was canonized by Gregory IX.
6. Every year on October 4 there is a commemoration of Francis of Assisi.
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Francis of Assisi questions and answers
Where and when was Francis of Assisi born?
Francis of Assisi was born in 1181 or 1182 in Assisi.
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How many years did Francis of Assisi live?
He lived 44 years.
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Where and when did Francis of Assisi die?
Francis of Assisi died on October 3, 1226 in the city of Assisi (Italy).
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