What is another word for St Francis of Assisi?
Pronunciation:
[ sənt fɹˈansɪs ɒv ɐsˈɪsi], [ sənt fɹˈansɪs ɒv ɐsˈɪsi], [ s_ə_n_t f_ɹ_ˈa_n_s_ɪ_s ɒ_v ɐ_s_ˈɪ_s_i]
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Synonyms for St francis of assisi:
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• Giovanni di Bernardone • Saint Francis • Saint Francis of Assisi • St Francis • St Francis of Assisi • St. Francis
How to use "St francis of assisi" in context?
Saint Francis of Assisi was born around 1209 in the town of Assisi in Umbria, Italy. Little is known of his early childhood, but it is likely he grew up in poverty before turning to Christianity around 1226.
Francis became a Franciscan friar in 1239 and soon began preaching and helping the sick. In 1245 he was chosen as the leader of a group of friars who were going to travel and preach Christianity to the unconverted pagans in the Mediterranean region.
Francis' travels took him to many places, including Syria, Libya, and Egypt.
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- Synonyms:
- intelligently, meditatively, pensively, reflectively, thoughtfully, Contemplatively, fancily, Ponderingly.
