The Flowers of St. Francis of Assisi

Francis of Assisi (1182—1226) — one of the greatest Christian saints, preacher, and founder of the Franciscan order. The image of the saint attracts the attention of people with various views: church hierarchs and thinkers, kings and revolutionaries. Saint Francis initiated a new spiritual movement, largely determining the path of development not only of the Catholic Church but also of philosophy, theology, and all of European culture. The sincerity of the narrative and exquisite simplicity made «The Flowers» a favorite read for many generations of Europeans.