Francis of Assisi (Saint) (ca. 1181-1226)

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Birth Date

1181

Death Date

1226-10-03

Birthplace

Assisi, Holy Roman Empire

Biographical Text

Designated the Patron Saint of Italy, Saint Francis is one of the most venerated religious figures in history. He arranged the first live Christmas nativity scene in 1223. Saint Francis was the first person to receive the stigmata and bear the wounds of Christ's Passion in 1224. Francis died in, 1226, while listening to a reading of Psalm 142.

Occupation

Clergyman

Religious activist

Source

Picture: de Ribera, José. St. Francis of Assisi. Oil on Canvas.

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Edited By

Hajo, Cathy Moran

Sciancalepore, Victoria

Rights

Public domain

Gender

Male

First appears

1902

Bibliography and Links

Wikipedia

Citation

“Francis of Assisi (Saint) (ca. 1181-1226),” Jane Addams Digital Edition, accessed May 17, 2024, https://digital.janeaddams.ramapo.edu/items/show/1437.