Francis of Assisi before the Sultan of Egypt in 1219

In 1219, Francis of Assisi traveled to Egypt on a mission to convert Muslims and met the Sultan face to face. The founder of the Franciscan order was one of the most influential figures in the 13th-century Church. His meeting with Egypt's ruler was a unique episode in the history of Christian-Muslim relations.

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