St. Francis of Assisi

Photo by DYY
Dedicated to Tonkhero, as this mural sits across from one of his favorite restaurants, Madame Matisse, in Silverlake, Los Angeles

I recall from my parochial school education that St. Francis was a quiet young man who loved animals, and they loved him right back. Apparently, they flocked to him. He was one of those dudes that would extend his finger and a bird would appear from no where and sit on it. And hum.

I think that is why doves, also symbols of peace, were painted alongside.

Of course in modern times, he would be considered an anti-social freak engaged in beastiality... since he wasn't into kids like the rest of the saints.