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Definition of Francis of Assisi, St. in US English: Francis of Assisi, St.proper noun (c.1181–1226), Italian monk; founder of the Franciscan order 1209; born Giovanni di Bernardone. He drew up the original rule, based on complete poverty, of the Franciscan order. He is the patron saint of animals. Feast day, October 4. Definition of Francis of Assisi, St. in US English: Francis of Assisi, St.proper noun (c.1181–1226), Italian monk; founder of the Franciscan order 1209; born Giovanni di Bernardone. He drew up the original rule, based on complete poverty, of the Franciscan order. He is the patron saint of animals. Feast day, October 4. |