January 29

Died 1258.

Franciscan, received into the order by Francis of Assisi himself. Established Franciscan missions is several locations.

Arriving in Rome after a long journey, Juniper encountered people who had heard of his sanctity, and had come to see him. Alarmed at this reception, Juniper escaped to a nearby seesaw where he played with the children till the sightseers left disgusted; he then continued to the convent.

"Would to God, my brothers, I had a whole forest of such Junipers." - Saint Francis of Assisi

"A perfect friar would have "the patience of Brother Juniper, who attained the state of perfect patience because he kept the truth of his low estate constantly in mind, whose supreme desire was to follow Christ on the way of the cross...." - Saint Francis of Assisi