Francis of Assisi
Saint Francis of Assisi (September 26, 1181 – October 3, 1226) is a Christian Saint. He is the founder of the Franciscan Order and patron saint of animals, the environment, merchants, Italy and Catholic Action. He was born in Assisi in Italy where a large basilica was built in his honor.
On his feast day, October 4, many churches have a ceremony for people to bring their pets and working animals to church.
Early life[change]
Saint Francis was born to Pietro Bernardone, a wealthy cloth merchant, and his wife Pica. He was originally named Giovanni Francesco Bernardone.[1] [2] In his youth, he was first interested by French troubadours, known as wanderers who improvised songs on a stringed instrument. He later planned a career in military. When he was serving in the war between Assisi and Perugia in 1202, at the battle of Ponte Saint Giovanni,[3] he was captured and imprisoned for a year. [4]
References[change]
- ↑ "Francis of Assisi, St." Environmental Encyclopedia. Gale, 2009. Biography In Context. Web. 27 Feb. 2013.
- ↑ "Francis of Assisi." Historic World Leaders. Gale, 1994. Biography In Context. Web. 27 Feb. 2013.
- ↑ "Francis of Assisi." Historic World Leaders. Gale, 1994. Biography In Context. Web. 27 Feb. 2013.
- ↑ "Francis of Assisi, St." Environmental Encyclopedia. Gale, 2009. Biography In Context. Web. 27 Feb. 2013.
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