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St. Francis of Assisi

St.Francis fought in a war between Puergia. During the war he was captured and held imprisoned for ransom for almost a year. While held captive he was seeing visions of God. That is when he decided to turn his life over to God. He founded the men's Order of Francis Minor. Born: 1181-1182. Died: October 3, 1226 age(45-46). St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals.In 1219, he went to Egypt in an attempt to convert the Sultan to put an end to the conflict of the Crusaders. St. Francis of Assisi is the patron Saint of animals. He is the patron saint of animals.He was known for the miracles God performed through him to the poor, sick, and animals. St. Francis believed that God wanted him to take care of poor people more than anything else. So he began to give away all his earthly posetions to the poor. Today there are many Franciscan Orders. St. Francis was very kind and compasionate.