Our Class Saint is Saint Francis of Assisi

- St Francis was born in Assisi, Italy in 1181.
- He was born into a very wealthy family but he decided to give up all of his worldly possessions to follow God.
- He is known for being the Saint of all animals.
- St Francis died in 1226 and was canonized just 2 years later in 1228.
- Our current Pope took the name "Francis" after him.
- The Feast Day of St Francis is on 4th October.