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Although St. Francis was the son of a rich merchant, he shunned his father's wealth to follow Christ.

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Where did Saint Francis of Assisi study?

Saint Francis of Assisi did not attend a formal school or university for academic study. He was a rich merchant's son who renounced his wealth and dedicated his life to serving the poor and spreading the teachings of Jesus Christ.


What was Saint Francis of Assisi's occupation?

Francesco (Francis) was a rich cloth merchant. He became well known for his bright clothing, rich friends, street brawls, and love of pleasure. He became disillusioned with society. He was selling cloth and velvet in the marketplace on behalf of his father when a beggar came to him and asked for alms. At the end of his business deal, Francis abandoned his wares and ran after the beggar. When he found him, Francis gave the man everything he had in his pockets. His friends mocked him for his charity. When he got home, his father scolded him in a rage. He left home in 1201 and joined a military expedition against Perugia, He was taken as a prisoner at Collestrada, spending a year as a captive. Upon his return to Assisi in 1203, Francis returned to his carefree life and in 1204, a serious illness led to a spiritual crisis. In 1205 Francis left for Puglia to enlist in the army of the Count of Brienne. In 1204 he had a serious illness and a spiritual vision, after which he abandoned everything he knew and founded a religious order in which he worked until his death in 1226. Francis was not a priest. He had been a deacon in a chapel, and became a self-made monk.


Was Saint Francis Xavier rich?

Yes, he was born into a rich and aristocratic family but chose to live a life of poverty for Our Lord.


Was Saint Jude rich or poor?

Jude is thought to have been a farmer so was probably neither rich nor poor. He was most likely lower middle class.


Was Saint Joseph a rich person who gave money to the poor?

There is no definitive historical evidence to suggest that Saint Joseph was rich or that he gave money to the poor. However, he is commonly depicted as a hardworking carpenter in Christian tradition, known for his humility and faith.

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Where did Saint Francis of Assisi study?

Saint Francis of Assisi did not attend a formal school or university for academic study. He was a rich merchant's son who renounced his wealth and dedicated his life to serving the poor and spreading the teachings of Jesus Christ.


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...


Who is the mother of Saint Francis?

Pietro Bernardone was the father of Saint Francis of Assisi.Francis of Assisi was one of seven children born to Pietro di Bernardone, a rich cloth merchant, and his wife Pica, about whom little is known except that she was originally from Franceresources: wikipedia


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.


Who was Saint Francis the son of?

Saint Francis of Assisi was the son of a wealthy cloth merchant in Italy named Pietro di Bernardone. He was born in the late 12th century and later renounced his wealth to live a life of poverty and service to others, eventually founding the Franciscan Order.


What are the names of the siblings of Saint Francis of Assisi?

Giovanni Francesco di Bernardone


Did Francis of Assisi have kids?

Francis of Assisi was one of seven children born to Pietro di Bernardone, a rich cloth merchant, and his wife Pica, about whom little is known except that she was originally from France.


Was Saint Francis of Assisi a carpenter?

No, he was not a carpenter. He worked for a while in his father's fabric business in Assisi, tried being a knight and failed miserably and then became an itinerant preacher and the founder of the Friars Minor.


Is it possible to compare Siddhartha and Saint Francis of Assisi?

Yes it's quite possible. Both started out quite rich, but, chose a life of austerity over a life of luxury. The difference between them is, Siddhartha Gautama was a prince, whereas St. Francis was the son of a very rich merchant.


Why were all the noble men's sons St. Francis of Assisi's companions?

Francis came from a wealthy family in the town of Assisi. When he was young, before his conversion, he hobnobbed with all the other rich and famous of Assisi. That all changed when he heard God's call.


Was St. Francis rich?

If you are referring to St. Francis of Assisi, he came from a wealthy family but 'disowned' his father, thus rejecting any inheritance he might have received.


What was Saint Francis of Assisi's occupation?

Francesco (Francis) was a rich cloth merchant. He became well known for his bright clothing, rich friends, street brawls, and love of pleasure. He became disillusioned with society. He was selling cloth and velvet in the marketplace on behalf of his father when a beggar came to him and asked for alms. At the end of his business deal, Francis abandoned his wares and ran after the beggar. When he found him, Francis gave the man everything he had in his pockets. His friends mocked him for his charity. When he got home, his father scolded him in a rage. He left home in 1201 and joined a military expedition against Perugia, He was taken as a prisoner at Collestrada, spending a year as a captive. Upon his return to Assisi in 1203, Francis returned to his carefree life and in 1204, a serious illness led to a spiritual crisis. In 1205 Francis left for Puglia to enlist in the army of the Count of Brienne. In 1204 he had a serious illness and a spiritual vision, after which he abandoned everything he knew and founded a religious order in which he worked until his death in 1226. Francis was not a priest. He had been a deacon in a chapel, and became a self-made monk.