Abstract
The aim of the article is to answer the question why and how the saint Francis focused on Saracens. The author analyses the passages of Regula non bullata and Regula bullata in the first part.
Further the author analyses the passages from some legends about saint Francis. He underlines the philosophical language by Henry of Avranches (even if he suffers the absence of trinitarian thinking).
As the best author considers both legends written by s. Bonaventure.
As the crucial point of the theological interpretation of Francis's life the author considers 9th chapter of Legenda maior describing the meeting of s. Francis and the sultan (with all of principles Bonaventure theology).
The key concept is the desire for martyr's death which emanates from Francis's interior and expresses of action of Holy Spirit. The key moment is the test by fire offered by Francis.
In conclusion author presents reflection about today's significances of saint Francis attitudes (as a peace, dialogue, encounter).