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St. Francis of Assisi (c. 1181–Oct. 3, 1226) is the Roman Catholic Church's patron saint of animals, merchants, and ecology. He abandoned a life of luxury after reportedly hearing the voice of God, who commanded him to rebuild the Christian church and to live in poverty.
St. Francis and the Animals. John Feister. October 2022, St. Anthony Messenger. It’s hard to separate Francis of Assisi and animals. Stories abound of how this great saint could communicate with animals and felt at one with all creation.
Saint Francis of Assisi and the Animals. Considered the patron saint of animals, St. Francis of Assisi had as its life theme the love of nature, developed in all its forms. For him, all animals deserved respect and affection because they are also God’s creatures.
Why Is Saint Francis the Patron Saint of Animals? Today, Saint Francis of Assisi is the patron saint for ecologists — a title honoring his boundless love for animals and nature. Death and...
Saints & Angels. Facts. Feastday: October 4. Patron: of Animals, Merchants & Ecology. Birth: 1181. Death: 1226. Author and Publisher - Catholic Online. Printable PDF of St. Francis of Assisi. Shop St. Francis of Assisi. Founder of the Franciscan Order, born at Assisi in Umbria, in 1181.
Saint Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals and the environment. He was also a lover of peace and worked hard to achieve it. The veneration of this man who lived a very simple life is more relevant today than ever, and his story is worth retelling.
Stories about St. Francis and Animals. The earliest books about Saint Francis were written by Thomas of Celano, a member of Francis' religious order who knew the saint personally. Thomas' books reveal Francis' love for animals and his conviction that religious faith and care for God's creatures go hand-in-hand.
St. Francis of Assisi, born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone in 1181, is one of the most beloved and influential saints in the history of the Catholic Church. He was born in Assisi, Italy, to Pietro di Bernardone, a wealthy cloth merchant, and his wife, Pica.
Birds, worms, rabbits: Francis of Assisi was said to have loved them all – but today’s pet blessings on his feast day might have seemed strange to the 13th century saint. Published: October 3,...
St. Francis dedicated himself to fulfilling the mission of Christ to preach the Gospel to all the world. He also has a storied reputation for being a friend to nature, leading to his becoming the patron saint of animals and nature.