He built something out of nothing.

Twelve followers became thousands.

And then he walked away from the movement he founded — straight into an active war zone, unarmed, expecting to die.

What he found instead was a Sultan willing to listen.

Picking up where Part One ended, this episode follows Francesco across enemy lines at Damietta, back to an order growing beyond his control, and finally up a mountain called La Verna — where his body would carry wounds that never healed, his eyes would fail him completely, and he would compose, blind and in pain, one of the most beloved prayers in Christian history.

This is the second half of the story of Saint Francis of Assisi.

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This episode draws on the earliest Franciscan sources — including the writings of Thomas of Celano and Bonaventure — alongside other historical accounts. While we've done our best to ensure accuracy and reverence, some elements have been adapted or dramatized for narrative and production purposes. Our goal is to honour the spirit and message of the saints while making their stories engaging and accessible to modern listeners.

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This episode is based on accounts from the Coptic Synaxarium, early church tradition, and other historical sources. While we’ve done our best to ensure accuracy and reverence, some elements have been adapted or dramatized for narrative and production purposes. Our goal is to honour the spirit and message of the saints while making their stories engaging and accessible to modern listeners.