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Assisi

a town in central Italy, in Umbria: birthplace of St Francis, who founded the Franciscan religious order here in 1208. Pop.: 25 304 (2001)
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Born in Assisi, Italy in 1194, she led the Poor Clares for 40 years, and lived a life of poverty, and self-denial.
The encounter between St Francis of Assisi and Sultan Al Kamil Mohammad Al Ayoubi happened in the midst of some of the bloodiest days of the Fifth Crusade, which lasted from 1217--1221.
Former and current volunteers, board members and friends will gather to celebrate, recall and look forward to a promising future of the Assisi Animal Foundation over cocktails, dinner, dancing, entertainment and bidding for a number of offerings to benefit shelter animals and operations.
Assisi [Italy], July 1 ( ANI ): Leaders of the world's major religious traditions gathered in Assisi, the home of St.
Here The Academy of St Francis of Assisi, Gardners Drive, Kensington, Liverpool, L6 7UR, is put into focus to show its scores in relation to other schools in the area.
Barretto basked in the sun while once again showing off her sense of style in Assisi.
Assisi in Conlig, Co Down, is starting the New Year with around 40 dogs, including puppies, 60 cats, and between 40 and 50 rabbits and guinea pigs looking for new owners.
The Assisi Institute is a meditation and spirituality center in Rochester, New York, with a special emphasis on the practice of Kriya Yoga.
Francis of Assisi's death, more than 40 Catholic institutions announced the largest ever faith-based divestment from fossil fuels, Reuters reported.
For the past 17 years she has worked at Atawhai Mercy Assisi Home and Hospital in Hamilton as an EN team leader.
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