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09-21-2007, 11:35 PM
Tunic Worn by Saint Francis Identified (http://www.livescience.com/history/070910_saint_francis.html)
The tunic in Cortona, however, was made between 1155 and 1225, coinciding with the lifetime of the "Poor Man of Assisi," as the saint was called, due to his voluntary casting away of all worldly possessions and his preaching of a simple life.
This tunic is one of three Franciscan relics thought to have been brought to Cortona by Friar Elia, Saint Francis' first successor as leader of the Order of Friars Minor (founded by Francis). The others, an embroidered cushion and a book of gospels, also dated back to the period in which Saint Francis lived.
If there were DNA in the pitstains or something they could clone us up an awesome Francis Park. You wouldn't even have to make them all women to ensure they don't breed and take over the world, mercilessly taming wolves and talking to doves everywhere they roam.
http://images.livescience.com/images/070910_tunic_cortona_02.jpg
The tunic in Cortona, however, was made between 1155 and 1225, coinciding with the lifetime of the "Poor Man of Assisi," as the saint was called, due to his voluntary casting away of all worldly possessions and his preaching of a simple life.
This tunic is one of three Franciscan relics thought to have been brought to Cortona by Friar Elia, Saint Francis' first successor as leader of the Order of Friars Minor (founded by Francis). The others, an embroidered cushion and a book of gospels, also dated back to the period in which Saint Francis lived.
If there were DNA in the pitstains or something they could clone us up an awesome Francis Park. You wouldn't even have to make them all women to ensure they don't breed and take over the world, mercilessly taming wolves and talking to doves everywhere they roam.
http://images.livescience.com/images/070910_tunic_cortona_02.jpg