While in meditation on Mount Alvernia in the Apennines in September 1224, Francis received the stigmata, which periodically bled during the remaining two years of his life. The exact date is not known but is commemorated each year on September 17.
Some key events in the life of Saint Francis of Assisi include his renunciation of his wealthy upbringing, his vision of Christ calling him to rebuild his church, his founding of the Franciscan Order, and his receiving the stigmata before his death.
St. Francis of Assisi was born in Assisi, Italy in 1181 or 1182.
Francis of Assisi was born in Assisi, Italy, in the year 1181 or 1182.
St. Francis of Assisi was born in Assisi, Italy in 1181 or 1182.
Francis of Assisi died of natural causes in the year 1126 near the town of Assisi, Italy.
Francis was born about the year 1181 and died in the year 1226.
The Feast of Francis of Assisi - October 4 - falls in Ordinary Time.
St Francis of Assisi was born in the year 1181 or 1182 (date unknown) and died on October 3 or 4, 1226.
St Francis of Assisi was born in the year 1181 or 1182 (date unknown) and died on October 3 or 4, 1226.
St. Francis of Assisi lived from 1181 to 1226 in Italy. He founded the Franciscan Order and is known for his devotion to peace, simplicity, and care for nature.
St. Francis of Assisi was born in the year 1181 at Assisi, Umbria, Italy as Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone. His father was out of the country when he was born and, upon returning, decided he did not like the name Giovanni so changed it to Francesco.
Francis was born about the year 1181 at Assisi, Umbria, Italy as Giovani Bernardone and died October 3 or 4, 1226, at Portiuncula, Italy of natural causes.