Marius the Epicurean · Character
Saint Francis of Assisi
The medieval saint, mentioned as an example of Christian simplicity and love of nature.
minor
Also known as Saint Francis
First appearance: part iv xxviii anima naturaliter christiana
Saint Francis of Assisi shows up with force in XXII: "The Minor Peace of the Church". The page is where that presence becomes real.
Saint Francis is referenced as later reestablishing the continuity of Christian art and poetry with the primitive church's spirit.
Saint Francis of Assisi first appears in 0032 part iv xxviii anima naturaliter christiana.
In XXII: "The Minor Peace of the Church": Saint Francis is referenced as later reestablishing the continuity of Christian art and poetry with the primitive church's spirit.
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See Saint Francis of Assisi in part iv xxviii anima naturaliter christiana