St. Francis

noun

1. a city in SE Wisconsin.

Example Sentences

When he visited the grave of St. Francis in October, he angered some Israelis with his references to the Holy Land.

From The Daily Beast

“Always preach the Gospel,” St. Francis of Assisi, from whom the new pope adopted his name, had once said.

From The Daily Beast

Paul was in a brown habit just like the one worn by the figure of St. Francis in the huge mosaic on the front of the church.

From The Daily Beast

This name carries a legacy of reconciliation (St. Francis was famous for his outreach to the Muslim world), and of self-sacrifice.

From The Daily Beast

Francis, we are told, could be a reference to St. Francis of Assisi, who, like Bergoglio, was known for his humility.

From The Daily Beast

The author of the life of St. Francis Xavier, asserts, that "by one sermon he converted ten thousand persons in a desert island."

From Project Gutenberg

The hospital is in charge of a steward appointed by the governor, and is administered by the Order of St. Francis.

From Project Gutenberg

The steward who has charge of it is appointed by the governor, and religious of the Order of St. Francis conduct it.

From Project Gutenberg

And as he was going softly, deeming himself unseen, St. Francis was aware of him by the rustling of the leaves under his feet.

From Project Gutenberg

Seeing this, St. Francis was sore adread, and was filled at once with joy and grief and marvel.

From Project Gutenberg