Francis of Assisi

American  

noun

1. Saint Giovanni Francesco Bernardone, 1182?–1226, Italian friar: founder of the Franciscan order.

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Francis of Assisi British  

noun

1. Saint original name Giovanni di Bernardone . ?1181–1226, Italian monk; founder of the Franciscan order of friars. He is remembered for his humility and love for all creation and was the first person to exhibit stigmata (1224). Feast day: Oct 4

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Francis of Assisi Cultural  

1. A saint of the Roman Catholic Church who lived in Italy in the thirteenth century and is known for his simplicity, devotion to poverty, and love of nature. (See Franciscans.)

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Example Sentences

"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

He took Francis as his papal name in honour of St Francis of Assisi, a saint who renounced his wealth and lived among the poor.

From BBC

Season 1’s subjects ranged from Francis of Assisi to Moses the Black, a robber turned monk and martyr in the fourth century.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, Cleveland Police requested on behalf of the family that they instead be laid at St Francis of Assisi Church on Barwick Way.

From BBC

In Glasgow's east end, pupils at St Francis of Assisi Primary School have written their own anti-racism charter and set up their own equalities group.

From BBC