St Francis of Assisi, you may have heard of him. If not, this article can help you learn a little more about him. St. Francis of Assisi was a saint who always loved nature and animals. That’s probably why he’s the patron saint of animals and ecology. He was always a friendly guy who loved hanging out in nature and being near animals. While hanging out with animals and protecting them, he also helped the poor and people in need so they may receive their basic needs. When he was canonized(to be officially declared as a saint), his feast day became October 4th. His feast day is October 4th because it remembers his death in 1226. Many Christian churches around the world hold a service where people can bring their pets to church and get them blessed by their priests. St Francis of Assisi was a great saint and should be remembered and celebrated more throughout the world.