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Francis was born in the town of Assisi and spent most of his life in that same area.

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St. Francis of Assisi grew up in Assisi, Italy. He was born in 1181 or 1182 and spent his early years in a wealthy family, but later renounced his wealth to live a life of poverty and service to others.

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Where did Saint Francis of Assisi grow up?

Francis was born and raised in Assisi, Italy.


Where did Francis of Assisi grow up?

Francis was born in the town of Assisi and spent most of his life in that same area.


Why does the church think st francis of assisi think is so special?

As far as I know, St. Francis of Assisi was a rich man but gave up all his wealth to help the poor...


Which female saint do you associate with St. Francis Assisi and what did she set up or found?

st clare


What was St. Francis of Assisi's religion?

St Francis of Assisi was a Roman Catholic who criticized the excesses of Church officials and chose to shame them by giving up his wealthy inheritance and dressing in rags.He founded the order of the Franciscans which differed from other orders in that they spent their lives around the needy instead of sequestered in a monastery.


Where did Francis of Assisi come from?

His tomb is in the crypt of the St Francis Basilica in Assissi, Italy. It is a stone sarcophagus that lies under the altar in the crypt of the Basilica. When visiting the basilica, you can visit the crypt and the tomb, but there is a 'keep moving' policy on some days because of the many visitors. The remaining church is split into 2 levels, one of which coontains a great deal of art by Giotto. The town of Assissi itself is a beautiful place right in the hills of central Italy.


Did St. Francis of Assisi have a sister who left home to follow him?

To the best of my knowlege, the only woman I know that is associated with St. Francis of Assisi is Clare of Assisi. She was not his sister, but grew up in the local castle, obviously of noble blood. She followed him and founded the Poor Clares. You may be thinking of St. Benedict who started the Benedictine Order. He had a twin sister, who left home to follow him and started the women's order of Benedictines.


What is the difference between the rich young man and Saint Francis of Assisi?

St. Francis WAS a rich young man until he gave it all up to serve the Lord. Pror to his conversion, Francis was a man of wine, women and song.


Where did Saint Francis of Assisi live during his life as a child?

Saint Francis of Assisi was born in Assisi, Italy, in 1182, and spent his childhood in the town. He grew up in a wealthy family but later renounced his wealth and lived a life of poverty and service to others.


Why was it hard for St. Francis of Assisi to become a saint?

Francis came from a wealthy family and always had the best of everything. He loved the life of 'wine, women and song' but had to give all that up for a life of poverty and prayer.


What saint is credited with building the first manger scene?

Saint Francis of Assisi - At Greccio near Assisi, around 1220, Francis celebrated Christmas by setting up the first known presepio or creche (Nativity scene). He used actual people and live animals to portray the figures.


Who was Saint Clare?

St. Clare was a beautiful young lady from a wealthy family. She befriended St. Francis of Assisi and gave up her life of wealth and comfort to assist him in his work. She founded an order of nuns that became known as the Poor Clares.