One legend states that he freed the town of Gubbio from an attacking wolf.
One legend states that he freed the town of Gubbio from an attacking wolf. G.K Chesterton wrote that this man was visited by a six-winged seraph on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross and received the stigmata. He wrote of his love for Sister Moon and Mother Earth in his Canticle of the Sun. He is credited with creating the first Nativity creche scene, and his mission inspired a noblewoman to begin a group of women followers, the Poor Clares. For 10 points, identify this Roman Catholic patron saint of animals and founder of a namesake group of friars.
One legend states that he freed the town of Gubbio from an attacking wolf.
Saint {Francis} of Assisi [accept San {Franceso}, prompt on partial answer]