Statue of Saint Francis in Salisbury Cathedral
St Francis Road, which is off the main road between Salisbury and Amesbury, would be named after Saint Francis Church.
St Francis of Assissi is famously associated with animals. He was born in 1181 into a wealthy family, but he used his wealth to rebuild the Church of San Damiano, and to provide care for the sick.
His association with animals derives from the story that he used to preach to them. The idea of preaching to animals, which is associated with other religious figures too, illustrates St Francis’ skill as a preacher and emphasizes the simple receptiveness of the animals.
