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Camillus de Lellis, M.I., (25 May 1550 – 14 July 1614) was a Roman Catholic priest from Italy who founded the Camillians, a religious order dedicated to the care of the sick. He was beatified by Pope Benedict XIV in the year 1742, and canonized by him four years later in 1746.
Apr 18, 2020 · Learn about the life and legacy of St. Camillus de Lellis, a former soldier and gambler who became a priest and founded the Order of the Ministers of the Infirm. He ministered to the sick and dying with compassion and courage, and was canonized in 1746.
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Jul 18, 2022 · Learn about the life and legacy of Saint Camillus de Lellis, a former gambler and soldier who became a priest and founded a religious order to care for the sick. He is the patron of hospitals, nurses, and healthcare workers.
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May 21, 2024 · Saint Camillus of Lellis (born May 25, 1550, Bucchianico, Kingdom of Naples [now in Italy]—died July 14, 1614, Rome; canonized 1746; feast day July 14) was the founder of the Ministers of the Sick. Along with St. John of God, Camillus became patron of the sick.
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May 25, 2024 · Learn about the life and legacy of St. Camillus de Lellis, the founder of the Order of the Ministers of the Sick, who cared for the sick and dying with compassion and holiness. He was a former soldier and gambler who converted and became a priest, despite his physical suffering and challenges.
Learn about the life and legacy of St. Camillus de Lellis, the founder of the Servants of the Sick, who ministered to the poor and sick with love and compassion. Read his biography, miracles, and prayers from EWTN, a global Catholic network.
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5 days ago · St. Camillus De Lellis, a Gambling Addict Who Became a Saint. Retablo, “St. Camillus de Lellis” (photo: Public Domain) SAINTS & ART: St. Camillus turned from gambling when he reckoned with what mattered (and didn’t matter) in life. John Grondelski, July 18, 2022. It’s said that sinners have a past, but saints have a future.
