Francis of Assisi

noun

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

Francis of Assisi

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

Francis of Assisi

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.)

Example Sentences

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

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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.

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The name honors Francis of Assisi, who lived in service of the poor and marginalized and preached care of the environment, and Francis Xavier, a 16th century Jesuit who spread the Gospel in Asia.

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Clad simply in white, he bore a new name which paid homage to St Francis of Assisi, the 13th Century preacher and animal lover.

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A student recently asked me about St. Francis of Assisi and the stigmata.

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