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Francis, of Assisi, Saint, 1182-1226

 Person

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Dates

  • Existence: 1182 June 24 - 1226 October 3

Biographical note

A native of Assisi in Umbria, the son of a merchant. In 1209, he founded the order of Friars Minor, characterized by a loving, joyous worship of the Sacred Humanity of Christ, and by a profession of poverty which was both individual and collective. The appeal of the new order to that generation may be gauged from the fact that at the General Chapter of 1219 five thousand friars were present. This same year, Francis sailed for Palestine and and tried to evangelize the Muslims, but this mission was a failure. Meanwhile, the new order was passing through a period of painful internal difficulties. Francis returned to Italy, sent friars into all western European countries, with instructions to establish themselves, preferably in university centers. His Rule was approved by Innocent III. On September 14, 1224, Francis received the stigmata of the Passion on Mt. Alvernia. He died still in deacon's orders and was canonized in 1228, two years after his death.

(paraphrased from The Book of Saints : A Dictionary of Persons Canonized or Beatified by the Catholic Church. 5th edition. New York: Crowell, 1966.)

Alternate names

Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, Francesco d'Assisi

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

Brown Scapular of the Third Order of Saint Francis, undated

 File — Box 65, tray: 2, Item: 3-5
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Devotional scapulars for a variety of dedications, both recognized by the Catholic Church and unofficial.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: undated
Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Scapulars

Multiple saints, between 1934 and 1947, undated, bulk: 1926–1968

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents Includes Saints Agnes, Aloysius Gonzaga, SJ, Andrew the Apostle, Anne, Anthony of Padua, Benedict, Blaise, Brigid, Catherine Labouré, Cecilia, Christopher, Clare of Assisi, Dymphna, Francis de Sales, Francis of Assisi, Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows, Genesius of Rome, Gerard Majella, Gerebernus, Hubert, Jane Frances de Chantal, John Berchmans, SJ, John Neumann, John XXIII, Joseph, Jude, Louise de Marillac, Luisa, Martha, Martin, Mary Magdalene, Michael, Patrick, Paul of the Cross, Peter,...
Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: between 1934 and 1947, undated; Majority of material found within 1926–1968
Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Personal devotional and religious objects / By dedication

Saint Francis of Assisi, undated

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Statues, sculptures, bas-reliefs, plaques, triptychs, paintings, Christmas ornaments, and other decorative art media featuring Catholic imagery. The art depicts angels, the Holy Family (Jesus, Mary, and Joseph), saints, and blessings or prayers.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: undated
Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Decorative art

Saint Francis of Assisi, 1950

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Relics in a variety of reliquaries, including badges, crucifixes, devotional wallets, lockets, and reliquary boxes.



Content notice

Some relics include fragmentary human remains.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1950
Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Relics

Saint Francis of Assisi, undated

 File — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents From the Series: Small personal religious items including badges, bookmarks, commemorative coins, devotional wallets, jewelry, medals, money clips, key rings, ribbons, pins, and travel accessories. Some items were used during prayer, while others mark religious identity or commemorate particular religious events or awards. Many objects are inscribed with "I am a Catholic; in case of an accident kindly notify a priest." Quite a few of the badges are handmade.Objects containing relics, including...
Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: undated
Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Personal devotional and religious objects / By dedication

Saints: Francis (Assisi, de Sales, Xavier, Rome)

 Sub-Series — Box 606
Scope and Contents From the Collection: Material culture and pamphlets that document the Liturgical Movement and changes in religious life in the American Catholic Church from the early twentieth century through the implementation of the Second Vatican Council's reforms in the 1960s and 1970s. The collection contains artifacts of many kinds, including badges, bookmarks, candles, chalices, chaplets, crosses, crucifixes, holy water containers, jewelry, key rings, medals, money clips, monstrances, pins, plaques, relics, rosaries,...
Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: undated; Majority of material found within 1926 - 1968
Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Pamphlets

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