 During his long religious life he always wore the same habit and always walked without sandals.The early legend declares that Conrad's guardian angel was the same that had formerly fulfilled this office for Francis of Assisi, and that Giles of Assisi came back to earth to teach him the mysteries of contemplation.He was a close friend of Leo of Assisi, the companion and confessor of Francis of Assisi, who when dying, entrusted Conrad with his writings.