ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI
The school is named after the immortal St. Francis of Assisi. According to a survey, he is the greatest man born during the second millennium. Men and women, regardless of creed, color, and nationality, have acclaimed him as the world's most influential social and religious reformer.
Francis was born in Assisi, Italy, in 1182 as the son of Peter Bernadone and Pica. He received his primary education at St. George Church. At fourteen, he joined his father's business as a merchant. He enjoyed music and dance and was very popular among his friends. At seventeen, he was drawn into the civil war in the city. When he was twenty years old, Assisi was defeated in a war with Perugia, and Francis was imprisoned. When released, Francis returned home in broken health. But on the way, he fell ill. During his recovery, he had a mysterious dream that changed his life completely.
