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Bishop Felice Accrocca writes about St. Francis of Assisi's 1219 meeting with Sultan al-Malik al-Kamil

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Bishop Felice Accrocca of the Diocese of Assisi–Nocera Umbra–Gualdo Tadino and Foligno wrote an article regarding the 1219 meeting between St. Francis of Assisi and Sultan al-Malik al-Kamil. Published on October 23, the text is part of a series titled "FeliCitazioni francescane."

Accrocca cited historical accounts to describe the encounter. He referenced a 1220 letter from Giacomo da Vitry, a prelate from Brabant, who noted that Francis traveled to the enemy camp to preach to the Saracens. Accrocca also included the writings of Giordano da Giano, who reported that Francis faced insults and physical blows while searching for the Sultan because he did not speak the local language. According to Giordano da Giano, the Sultan eventually received Francis with honor and provided care for him during his illness.

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  1. Oct 22, 7:00 PM Avvenire Italiano Francesco d’Assisi e il sultano al-Malik al-Kamil: l’incontro del 1219
  2. Oct 23, 11:09 AM Diocese of Assisi–Nocera Umbra–Gualdo Tadino Italiano FELICITAZIONI FRANCESCANE, FRANCESCO D’ASSISI E IL SULTANO AL-MALIK AL-KAMIL: L’INCONTRO DEL 1219

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