What events lead to Saint Francis dying?

He was sick, although it's hard to tell what from. He suffered from stigmata, although it seemed like more than a spiritual and visual affliction, since he weakened quite a bit from it, and ended up losing his eyesight. He apparently died at prayer, singing a psalm. read more

He was sick, although it’s hard to tell what from. He suffered from stigmata, although it seemed like more than a spiritual and visual affliction, since he weakened quite a bit from it, and ended up losing his eyesight. read more

St. Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan Order, led a brief, if productive life, dying in 1226 at about 44 years of age. (His exact birth date is unknown.) The final years of Francis' life were marked largely by illness and physical discomfort, including the first recorded case of stigmata in Christian history. read more

Life of Saint Francis. Saint Francis was born in Assisi (Italy) in 1182. After squandering his youth away in having excessive fun, he converted, renounced his inheritance, and he offered himself totally to God. He embraced poverty, and lived an evangelical life, preaching to everyone about the love of God. read more