Francis of Assisi, StFrancis of As‧si‧si, St /ˌfrɑːnsəs əv əˈsiːsi $ ˌfræn-/ 
(1182–1226) an Italian Christian leader who started the Franciscan order (=a group of religious men who live and pray together). He is known for his love of nature, and is often shown in pictures surrounded by birds and animals.
(1182–1226) an Italian Christian leader who started the Franciscan order (=a group of religious men who live and pray together). He is known for his love of nature, and is often shown in pictures surrounded by birds and animals.