Francis of Assisi (c. 1181–1226) was an Italian Catholic friar, preacher, and the founder of the Franciscan Order. He is best known for his humility, compassion for the poor, love of nature and animals, and commitment to a simple life devoted to God. He is one of the most revered Christian saints and is the patron saint of animals and the environment.
Santeria:
Francis of Assisi has been associated in some regional traditions with the orisha Orula (Orunmila), the deity of wisdom and divination, or in other cases with different orishas depending on the lineage. These associations are not universal—they vary by community and tradition
