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Francis of Assisi
Francis of Assisi (c. 1181–1226 CE) was a preacher and mystic whose life and legacy have made him one of Christianity’s most cherished saints. Born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone in the town of Assisi, he was raised in affluence as the son of a wealthy cloth merchant. He grew up in a wealthy family and had an early life of indulgence — until a spiritual awakening transformed his path entirely.
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The Little Flowers of St. Francis
Francis, of Assisi, Saint, 1182–1226 · 1904 · The Little Flowers of St. Francis. The Mirror of Perfection. The Life of St. Francis. London: J. M. Dent; New York: E. P. Dutton, 1904. Everyman’s Library.Book
The Little Flowers of St. Francis
Francis, of Assisi, Saint, 1182–1226 · 1947 · The Little Flowers of St. Francis. The Mirror of Perfection. The Life of St. Francis. London: J. M. Dent; New York: E. P. Dutton, 1947. Everyman’s Library. ARD-5794Book