Francis Bernardone of Assisi
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1 day ago · 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.
Yes. According to the Catholic Encyclopedia: “When about twenty, Francis went out with the townsmen to fight the Perugians in one of the petty skirmishes so frequent at that time between the rival cities. “The Assisians were defeated on this occasion, and Francis, being among those taken prisoners, was held captive for more than a year in ...
Jul 10, 2024 · St. Francis of Assisi. On Oct. 4, Roman Catholics celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the Italian deacon who brought renewal to the Church through his decision to follow Jesus' words as ...
2 days ago · 2 - 3 - 4 OCTOBER, Feast of San Francesco of Assisi. National celebration in honour of Saint Francis, the Patron Saint of Italy - Religious services in the Basilica of San Francesco and the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli. Civic ceremonies presided aver by a representative of the italian Government and the highest regional, provincial and ...
Jul 2, 2024 · Historian's Curiosity. St. Francis of Assisi. 2024.07.02. St. Francis of Assisi was an Italian friar (1182-1226). He secured the safety of pilgrims to Jerusalem, which was dangerous at the time, and stimulated its pilgrimages. He himself was known for his poverty and good conduct. He founded the Franciscan Order.
Jul 8, 2024 · St. Francis was born in central Italy in the 12th century. The son of a wealthy merchant, his early life was indulgent and frivolous. At age 20, he seemed set for a military career until a series of visions redirected his course. While praying in front of a crucifix at the Church of St. Damian, St. Francis heard Christ tell him to “go and ...
2 days ago · St. Francis of Assisi Teaches a Lesson in Humility. Jan van Eyck, “Saint Francis of Assisi Receiving the Stigmata,” c. 1431 (photo: Public Domain) ‘The humble person is perceived as someone who gives up, someone defeated, someone who has nothing to say to the world. But this … represents God’s own way of acting.’ —Pope Benedict XVI.
