7 Things You Didn’t Know About the Stigmata of St. Francis

In brief

St. Francis of Assisi became the first saint known to receive the stigmata, the marks of Christ’s passion, in 1224. According to Catholic Exchange, the event took place at Mount Alverna in Tuscany.

Francis received these marks while observing a 40-day fast on the mountain to prepare for the Feast of St. Michael.