Francis' intention was not to become a saint. He just wanted to follow the will of God. Sainthood was his reward for doing just that.
Francis is a saint but not currently a patron saint.
Please be more specific. Which St. Francis?Animals
October 4th is the feast day of St. Francis.
St. Francis of Assisi.
To learn why St. Francis Xavier deserves his title of saint, read his biography at the link below.
St. Francis died near Assisi, Italy, and entered Heaven there.
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.
St. Francis was a tremendous lover of nature and all of God's creation.
No, St. Francis was never married.
There is no patron saint of pandas. St. Francis is the patron saint of animals.
This is excerpted from a book entitled, "Saint Francis of Assisi" by Mirabai Starr. I don't think Clare is a saint though. St. Clare of Assisi is definitely a saint and was a close friend and follower of St. Francis of Assisi.
Saint Francis of Assis was a close friend of Clare and her spiritual adviser.