Saint Francis of Assisi is credited with creating the first nativity scene in 1223 (a "living" one) intending thereby to cultivate the worship of Christ.
Lord Longford's birth name is Francis Aungier Pakenham.
Field Marshal Lord Harding's birth name is Allan Francis John Harding.
The two most popular prayers of Saint Francis of Assisi are the "Prayer of St. Francis" (Lord, make me an instrument of your peace...) and the "Canticle of the Sun" (Praise be to you, my Lord...). These prayers reflect his deep devotion to God, nature, and peace.
The Catholic Church considers that anyone, alive or dead, who is in the eyes of Our Lord in a state of grace, to be a member of the Communion of Saints. However, Saint Francis Xavier was officially recognized as being a saint on 12 March 1622 by Pope Gregory XV.
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.
Lord Francis Conyngham died in 1880.
Lord Francis Conyngham was born in 1832.
Lord Francis Hervey died in 1931.
Lord Francis Hervey was born in 1846.
Lord Francis Douglas was born in 1847.
Lord Francis Douglas died in 1865.
Yes, he was born into a rich and aristocratic family but chose to live a life of poverty for Our Lord.