St. Francis of Assisi (Saint Francois d'Assise), is a religious drama in 3 acts, 8 scenes, composed by French composer Oliver Messiaen (December 10, 1908 – April 28, 1992). It is based on the 14th century religious texts "Fioretti" and "Considerations Sur les Stigmates." The setting is in 13th-century Italy. The opera was premiered in Paris, Palais Garnier, Opera, on November 28, 1983.

Olivier Messiaen, one of 20th century's most influential French composers, was also a teacher, ornithologist, and a church organist. Among his varied sources, he drew on Medieval and oriental music. He was particularly moved by birdsongs. In this opera, he applied serialism or the 12-tone method, developed by Arnold Schoenberg.

Saint Francis of Assisi was a Roman Catholic friar and founder of the Franciscan order. He is the Patron saint of animals, birds, and the environment, and famous for his well-loved "Peace Prayer of Saint Francis" that has endeared him to everyone's heart.

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