Facts about St Francis Of Assisi
Born-1181 or 1182
Died-1226
Founder of the men's Order of Friars Minor
What is the Order of Friars Minor?
They seek to follow the manner of life that St Francis had. This is a religious order of men tracing their origin to St Francis.
Founder of the woman's Order of St. Clare
What is the Order of St. Clare?
The order of nuns in the catholic church
Founder of the Franciscan Order.
What is the Franciscan Order?
The Franciscan Order allows married men and women to live out the gospel. This was for the men and women who wanted to grow in holiness everyday but without entering into the monastic life. (Nuns, priest, ect.)
He was one of the most respected religious figure although he was never ordained into the Catholic priesthood.
In 1223 St. Francis arranged for the first ever Christmas manager scene.
In 1224 he recieved the stigmata (body marks, sores, or sensations of pain in locations that corresponding with the crucifixion wounds of Jesus Christ)
He was the first recorded person to ever bear the wounds of Christs Passion.
On July 16, 1228 he was pronounced a saint by Pope Gregory.
St. Francis is known for being the patron saint of animals and the environment.
He is one of 2 patron saints of Italy.
He is known for his love of the Eucharist.
