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  1. Camillus de Lellis was a Roman Catholic priest and the founder of the Camillians, a religious order dedicated to the care of the sick. He was born in 1550, ordained in 1584, and died in 1614, and is venerated as a saint and patron of hospitals, nurses and physicians.

  2. 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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  3. Jul 18, 2024 · 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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  4. Jul 14, 2024 · St. Camillus de Lellis passed away in Rome on July 14, 1614. His legacy of compassion and selfless service to the sick left an indelible mark on the Church and the world. Recognizing his profound impact, Pope Leo XIII declared St. Camillus the Patron of the Sick, Hospitals, Nurses, and Physicians.

  5. 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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  6. Sep 14, 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.

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  8. Jul 14, 2024 · See Vatican News to discover the life-story and message of St. Camillus de Lellis, priest, Founder of the Order of the Ministers of the Sick, the Saint of the Day 14 July.