Saint original name Giovanni di Bernardone. ?1181–1226, Italian monk; founder of the Franciscan order of friars. He is remembered for his humility and love for all creation and was the first person to exhibit stigmata (1224). Feast day: Oct 4
Francis of Assisi in American English
Saint(born Giovanni di Bernardone) (1181?-1226); It. friar: founder of the Franciscan Order: his day is Oct. 4