# Saint Francis of Assisi — Marius the Epicurean character guide

> Saint Francis of Assisi in Marius the Epicurean by Walter Pater.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Saint Francis

**First appearance:** 0032-part-iv-xxviii-anima-naturaliter-christiana

## Who they are

The medieval saint, mentioned as an example of Christian simplicity and love of nature.

## In the story

### [XXII: "The Minor Peace of the Church"](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/marius_the_epicurean_se/chapters/part-iv-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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