Saint Francis of Assisi Day, celebrated on October 4
Saint Francis of Assisi Day, celebrated on October 4 , honors the saint who died in 1226. In his short life of 45 years, he stood out for his solidarity and defense of the excluded, renouncing material goods for the benefit of those in need. His journey began in 1205, when he enlisted for war, but a vision led him to seek answers through prayer, shifting his focus to faith and personal transformation. Saint Francis, born in 1181 in Italy, is the patron saint of animals and the environment, founder of the Order of Friars Minor and widely recognized for his love of nature and creatures. He inspires acts of generosity and preservation of nature. The date is marked by masses, blessings of animals and events that promote environmental protection.
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