There are several saints named Francis. Please specify which one you are asking about.
Francis is a saint but not currently a patron saint.
When St. Francis of Assisi thanked his donkey for carrying him around the last years of his life it is said that it cried. This is said to have happened right before the saint's death.
Yes, St. Francis lived a life of poverty, chastity and obedience.
Please be more specific. Which St. Francis?Animals
October 4th is the feast day of St. Francis.
St. Francis of Assisi.
St. Francis of Assisi was known for his simplicity, humility, and devotion to God. He founded the Franciscan Order and lived a life of poverty and service to the poor. His emphasis on peace, love for nature, and commitment to living a life of virtue made him a popular saint among Catholics.
To learn why St. Francis Xavier deserves his title of saint, read his biography at the link below.
When in India. St. Francis Xavier spent most of his time in Goa, which was at the time a Portuguese Colony.
Which Saint Francis Day? there are a number of saints named Francis. If you are referring to St. Francis of Assisi, his feast is on October 4.
Saint Francis of Assisi was canonized by Pope Gregory IX on July 16, 1228, at the Papal Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Italy.
St. Francis was a tremendous lover of nature and all of God's creation.