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St. Francis of Assisi

Founder of the Franciscan order, whose embrace of poverty is contrasted with Protestant asceticism.

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Also known as St. Francis, the young St. Francis

First appearance: iv the religious foundations of worldly asceticism

St. Francis of Assisi first appears in 0009 iv the religious foundations of worldly asceticism.

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