He chose the name Francis in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi.

他选择弗朗西斯这个名字是为了纪念圣·阿西西·弗朗西斯。

Johnny Appleseed has sometimes been called the American Saint Francis of Assisi.

有时强尼·阿普尔西德被称为美国的圣方济各。

October 4 is the day Roman Catholics honor Saint Francis of Assisi, who was the patron saint of animals.

10月4日是罗马天主教纪念阿西西的圣方济(Saint Francis of Assisi)的日子，他是动物的守护神。