Who was a saint that was a woman that loved animals?

Answer 1

Saint Francis of Assisi (born Giovanni Francesco di Bernardone; was an Italian Catholic friar and preacher. He founded the men's Franciscan Order, the women's Order of St. Clare, and the lay Third Order of Saint Francis. Though he was never ordained into the Catholic priesthood, Francis is one of the most venerated religious figures in history.

Francis was the son of a wealthy cloth merchant in Assisi, and he lived the high-spirited life typical of a wealthy young man, even fighting as a soldier for Assisi.While going off to war in 1204, Francis had a vision that directed him back to Assisi, where he lost his taste for his worldly life. On a pilgrimage to Rome, he begged with the beggars at St. Peter's. The experience moved him to live in poverty. Francis returned home, began preaching on the streets, and soon amassed a following. His order was endorsed by Pope Innocent III in 1210. He then founded the Order of Poor Clares, which was an enclosed order for women, as well as the Third Order of Brothers and Sisters of Penance.

In 1219, he went to Egypt in an attempt to convert the Sultan. By this point, the Franciscan Order had grown to such an extent that its primitive organizational structure was no longer sufficient. He returned to Italy to organize the order. Once his organisation was endorsed by the Pope, he withdrew increasingly from external affairs. In 1223, Francis arranged for the first Christmas manger scene. In 1224, he received the stigmata, making him the first recorded person to bear the wounds of Christ's Passion. He died in 1226 while preaching Psalm 141.

On July 16, 1228, he was pronounced a saint by Pope Gregory IX. He is known as the patron saint of animals, the environment and one of the two patrons of Italy (with Catherine of Siena), and it is customary for Anglican and Catholic churches to hold ceremonies blessing animals on his feast day of 4 October.He is also known for his love of the Eucharist, his sorrow during the Stations of the Cross and for the creation of the Christmas creche or Nativity Scene.

St. Francis is honoured in the Church of England, the Anglican Church of Canada, the Episcopal Church USA, the Old Catholic Churches, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and other churches and religious communities on October 4. The Evangelical Church in Germany, however, commemorates St. Francis' feast day on his death day, October 3.

The blessing of the animals is a joyous occasion where many churches invite people to bring their pets, working animals, or any animal. Most notable is the Cathedral Church of St John The Divine, in New York City, the worlds largest cathedral, where elephants, sheep, and countless domesticated animals, from frogs, to dogs, cats to hamsters and even goldfish are brought into the cathedral for celebration.

Answer 2

There were many female saints that loved animals but as far as patron saints of animals, all are males:

* Anthony of Padua

* Anthony the Abbot

* Blaise

* Francis of Assisi

* Nicholas of Tolentino

Answer 3

The patron saints of animals are:Anthony of Padua

Anthony the Abbot

Blaise

Francis of Assisi

Nicholas of Tolentino

Sylvester I

While not a patron saint of animals, Saint Martin of Porres was noted for his care of abandoned animals.

Answer 4

St. Francis of Assisi loved all animals and is commonly shown with birds and other animals, link below:

Answer 5

St Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals, Italy, and the enviroment. On October 4th people of the Catholic religion hold celebrations where they bless animals.

Answer 6

The patron saints for birds are Francis of Assisi, St.Gall and St. Milburga.

Answer 7

The patron saints of birds are:Francis of Assisi

Gall

Milburga

Tryphon of Lampsacus

Answer 8

St. francis of Assisi

Answer 9

Saint Francis of Assissi

Answer 10

St. Francis