Founder of the Franciscan Order, The Way of the Cross, The Nativity Scene, and first recorded person with the Stigmata
Born in 1181 A.D. in Assisi in Umbria, Italy
Internal Conversion started 1206 A.D.
Patron of Animals, Archaeologists, Ecologists, Merchants, Messengers, Metal Workers, and Italy
Personal Overview: https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=50
His Works: https://www.sacred-texts.com/chr/wosf/index.htm
Detailed History: https://www.franciscanmedia.org/celebrating-saint-francis-of-assisi/
Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible
St. Francis of Assisi