The Life and Times of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Born in Assisi, Umbria, Italy 1182 to Peter and Pica Bernadone, Saint Francis was christened John and later re-christened Francesco. He died October 13, 1226 and was canonized in the year 1228. Pope John Paul II declared him the Patron of Ecologists in 1979.
Saint Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals and the environment. He is a lover of all of God's creations and his feast day is celebrated each year on October 4. He was the founder …
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…gave it to his brothers as a sign of his love. He also asked that the story of the last supper be read from St. John's gospel. He then urged the friars to sing the praises of God. Finally singing Psalms 141 he went home to be with God.
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Internet public library: www.ipl.sils.umich.edu/div/search results
www.catholic-forum.com
The encyclopedia of Catholic Saints
www.deaconlaz.org
www.schorromeo.org
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