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unusual facts about Saint Francis of Assisi



Augusto de Lima

He was strongly devoted to Saint Francis of Assisi, and was responsible for the first forest protection law in Brazil, implemented after a fifteen-year battle in congress.

Cub Scout

In many European countries (especially where the Jungle theme still has a strong part in the programme), Saint Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of Cub Scouts, because of his relationship with wolves.

East Lovejoy, Buffalo, New York

The three churches, Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Agnes, and Visitation, were closed, and the Saint Francis building is used under the new name Saint Kathrine Drexel with pastor Rev. James M. Monaco.

Marittima

The walls of the single nave, once adorned with numerous paintings, are now home to only those of Saint Francis of Assisi and Immacolata.

Tau

Tau is usually considered as the symbol of Franciscan orders due to St. Francis' love for it, symbol of the redemption and of the Cross.

Tenzin Priyadarshi

He has made his admiration for Saint Francis of Assisi quite public and travels to Italy frequently to engage in spiritual dialogue with Christian monastic communities.


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