Christian mythology

A selection of Christian Martyrs, Hermits & Virgins

St. FRANCIS OF ASSISI

Christian Saint

Also known as San Francesco D'assisi, Sanctus Franciscus Assisiensis

Patron Eco-Saint of Animals, Ecology, Conservation and the Environment

Founder of the Franciscans and well known bird-watcher. In his spare time he also handles Italy and Merchants.

One of the more endearing Saints, he started off with a military career, was captured and spent a year as a prisoner of war. After this he chose a more peaceful life; staying closer to God and helping the sick, especially lepers.

He re-built a church and then went off to be a hermit for another re-think about things. He emerged to become a traveling preacher and founded the House of Poor Ladies which became The Poor Clares.

Soon he began to gather of following of brethren attracted to his simple and direct views. He did his best to reject rules and regulations. However, the ecclesiastical hierarchy had other ideas and, under pressure, he produced the Franciscan First Rule.

Nobody understood this, so with great reluctance he wrote his Second Rule.

As he was popular, pulled in the punters and had no interest in intrigues and power struggles he scraped through with a pass. He was then able to found the Franciscans who just wanted to preach without pressure or possessions.

Francis preached to anything, birds, animals, humans, plants, the weather. He loved it all. Fittingly he’s now the Patron of Conservationists.

St. Francis of Assisi Facts and Figures

Name: Francis of Assisi
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: San Francesco D'assisi, Sanctus Franciscus Assisiensis

Gender: Male
Type: Saint
Birth and Death Dates: 1181-1226
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role: Unknown at present

Good/Evil Rating: Unknown at present
Popularity index: 1748

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Article last revised on April 07, 2019 by the Godchecker data dwarves.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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