Francis of Assisi
1182–1226 · Assisi
About
Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, known as Francis of Assisi, was an Italian mystic, poet and Catholic friar who founded the religious order of the Franciscans. Inspired to lead a
Contemplative Christian tradition
Franciscan
Italian, Latin, French
Biography
Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone, known as Francis of Assisi, was an Italian mystic, poet and Catholic friar who founded the religious order of the Franciscans. Inspired to lead a Christian life of poverty, he became a beggar and an itinerant preacher.
Teachings & topics
MysticismContemplative prayerSilenceGrace
Lineage & relations
Notable students
Bernard of Quintavalle
Student
Giovanni da Pian del Carpine
Student
Pietro Catanii
Student
Elias of Cortona
Student
Bibliography
- Saint Francis of Assisi1989 · T. Nelson
- Francis and Clare1982 · SPCK
- Ecrits1981 · Editions du Cerf
Also in the directory
Other people in the same tradition and lineage.
