2. I was born in Oct. 4, 1181 in Italy and died Oct. 3, 1226 at age 44 I was canonized July 16, 1228 by Pope Gregory IX My Feast Day is October 4th

3. Interesting Facts Once back from Rome, I began preaching on the streets of Assisi and eventually set up the Order of the Franciscan Monks, which then received authorization by Pope Innocent III in 1210 I am credited with creating the first nativity scene in 1223 at Greccio, Italy in an attempt to place the emphasis of Christmas upon the worship of Christ rather than upon secular materialism and gift giving

4. Quotes While you are proclaiming peace with your lips, be careful to have it even more fully in your heart. Above all the grace and the gifts that Christ gives to his beloved is that of overcoming self.

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