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.
The five most important events in St. Francis of Assisi's life include him going to war between Assisi and Perugia, spending a year in prison and hearing voices from God. St. Francis also received the stigmata of Christ and was canonized as a Saint.
Francis of Assisi was born in Assisi, Italy, in the year 1181 or 1182.
Francis of Assisi was born in Assisi, Italy, in the year 1181 or 1182.
Francis of Assisi was born in Assisi, Italy, in the year 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.
Francis was born in 1181 (or 1182) at Assisi, Umbria, Italy as Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, but nicknamed Francesco. The exact date is not known.
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.
Assisi, Italy. He is often referred to as St Francis of Assisi.
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 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.