Signs And Wonders Followed St. Francis

Such great signs of sanctity were evident in St. Francis that no one dared to oppose his words, while the great assembly of people looked only upon him. In the midst of all these things and above everything else, Francis thought that the faith of the holy Roman Church was by all means to be preserved, honored, and imitated, that faith in which alone is found in salvation of all who are to be saved. He revered priests and he had a great affection for every ecclesiastical order.

Saint Francis of Assisi
Celano, First Life
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