
Biography Saint Francis of Assisi (1182 - 1226)
Italian saint
Also known as: Franciscans.
Also called: Giovanni Bernardone.
Died on 03 oct 1226
Origin country Italy
Quotes by Saint Francis of AssisiSaint Francis of Assisi (Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone) was a Catholic deacon and the founder of the Order of Friars Minor, more commonly known as the Franciscans.
He is known as the patron saint of animals, the environment and Italy, and it is customary for Catholic churches to hold ceremonies honoring animals around his feast day of 4 October.