St. Francis of Assisi

Preacher of the Birds 1181 – 1226

Patronage Ecology & Animals

Feast Day October 4

Fun Fact

According to legend, Francis once stopped his friends on a road to preach the gospel to a flock of birds sitting in the trees. This is why he's usually depicted with birds. Francis was never ordained a priest, but he eventually became a deacon.

Prayer

Saint Francis, intercede to the Holy Ghost for protection, love and care to surround my pet, my friends’ pets, and for all animals, especially the endangered around the world.

Amen.