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Giff asked in Arts & HumanitiesHistory · 1 decade ago

Why did Saint Francis create the Franciscans?

I am doing a project on him and was wondering if anyone knew

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Hi there. Saint Francis attracted followers who loved him for the way he lived his life, initially unhappy to have followers, he realised in the end that he should explain and teach his ways. The people who came and decided to follow his path took vows to always do so and the order of Franciscans was born - not because Francis decided to do it, but because people had begged him to advise and he couldn't refuse while being true to himself.

    Cheers, Steve.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    He didn't. Franciscans is the name given to his followers.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    His order came about after people started following him, wanting to become his disciples

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    If you would like more answers, consider asking around this site as well...

    http://christianforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=26

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