Yes. He was canonized on July 16, 1228, by Pope Gregory IX
St. Francis died near Assisi, Italy, and entered Heaven there.
It began when he was canonized in 1228.
Francis of Assisi was canonized on July 16, 1228, by Pope Gregory IX.
He was canonized July 16, 1228 by Pope Gregory IX.
Francis was canonized on July 16, 1228, by Pope Gregory IX.
Francis of Assisi became a saint July 17, 1228. This was just short of two years after he died.
Francis was canonized on July 16, 1228, by Pope Gregory IX.After his death, and entrance into Heaven. St. Francis of Assisi was canonized on July 16 1228 by Pope Gregory IX
If you are referring to St. Francis of Assisi he was canonized on July 16, 1228, by Pope Gregory IX.
Saint Francis of Assisi was born in the Italian town of Assisi.
St. Francis was canonized on July 16, 1228, by Pope Gregory IX.
St. Francis of Assisi would have become a saint upon his death. However, he was officially recognized, or canonized, on 16 July 1228 by Pope Gregory IX.
Apparently, Saint Francis was canonized directly without having to be named venerable, or blessed. He was canonized on July 16, 1228, just 2 years after his death.