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Brief notes on Saint Francis of Assisi
Born: Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone 1181 or 1182 in Assisi, Duchy of Spoleto
Died: October 1226 (aged 44 years) Assisi, Umbria, Papal States
Venerated in: Roman Catholic Church, Anglican Communion,Lutheran Church,Old Catholic Church
Canonized:16 July 1228, Assisi, Italy by Pope Gregory IXMajor shrineBasilica of San Francesco d'Assisi
Feast: 4 October
Attributes:Tau cross, dove, birds, animals, wolf at feet, Pax et Bonum, Poor Franciscan habit, stigmata
Patronage: Animals; The environment; Italy; Merchants; Stowaways;[4] Cub Scouts; San Francisco, California; Naga City, Cebu; General Trias, Cavite; Tapestry Workers[
Assisi ( Italy )
This is a view of Assisi (Italy) where the Basilica of San Francesco is located
THE CRUCIFIX OF SAINT DAMIANO
The Crucifix of Saint Damiano is the cross-shaped icon in front of which Francis of Assisi was praying when he received the Lord's request to repair his house. The original cross is currently hanging in the basilica of Santa Chiara in Assisi. The Franciscans look after this cross as a symbol of their mission given to them by God.
In 1206, while St. Francis was praying in front of the Crucifix of San Damiano, the Lord asked him to repair his house
This one in the photo on the left is a 925 Sterling Silver reproduction