St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of peace, animals, birds, Italy

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PAX POTIOR BELLO (Peace is more powerful than war)
Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace!
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;Where there is darkness, light;
Where there is sadness, joy.

The symbolic imagery:

PAX POTIOR BELLO (Peace is more powerful than war) entwines a dove bearing an olive branch. Francis is sitting at a meal with the Sultan. Two African women are holding birds: a parrot symbolizing communication and an owl for wisdom. A church, pyramid, and castle, desert, sea, trees and flowers symbolize Francis’ world. Camels, dolphins, a wolf and numerous other animals have come together in a “Peaceable Kingdom,” with “Brother Sun” and "Sister Moon" shining from a turbulent sky.

Francis of Assisi
Feast Day: October 4

Patron of
.Animals .Birds
.Environmentalists

Promoter of Peace, Simplicty, Harmony

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Actual size: 5½" x 7½" x ¾" thick

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To learn even more about Francis, visit his home page at Saints Preserved.