Assisi

American  

[uh-see-zee, ahs-see-zee] / əˈsi zi, ɑsˈsi zi /

noun

1. a town in E Umbria, in central Italy: birthplace of St. Francis of Assisi.

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Assisi British  

/ asˈsiːzi /

noun

1. a town in central Italy, in Umbria: birthplace of St Francis, who founded the Franciscan religious order here in 1208. Pop: 25 304 (2001)

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Leo has taken no long voyages this summer, instead venturing to Pavia, Lampedusa and Assisi for short visits.

From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026

Giotto’s last works in Assisi, in the lower church, date from the first dozen years of the 14th century.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026

Giulio Cesareo, director of communications for the Franciscan convent in Assisi said he hoped the display could be "a meaningful experience" for believers and non-believers alike.

From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026

"St Francis of Assisi remains the most famous 'nature saint', best known for preaching to birds. In a more eco-conscious world, the Augustinians deserve much more attention."

From Science Daily ● Feb. 2, 2026

Think of St. Joseph, the Little Flower, the sweet and gentle St. Francis of Assisi, who loved the birds of the air and the beasts of the field.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt