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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.
- 1746, Rome, Papal States, by Pope Benedict XIV
- Church of Santa Maria Maddalena, Rome, Italy
- 14 July, 18 July (General Roman Calendar, 1762-1969; still in the United States)
- Roman Catholic Church
Apr 18, 2020 · Public domain. By Jonah McKeown. Denver, Colo., Apr 18, 2020 / 11:00 am. St. Camillus de Lellis turned from a life as a soldier and gambler to become a priest and the founder of an order...
- Jonah Mckeown
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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jul 18, 2022 · (1550 – July 14, 1614) Saint Camillus de Lellis’ Story. Humanly speaking, Camillus was not a likely candidate for sainthood. His mother died when he was a child, his father neglected him, and he grew up with an excessive love for gambling. At 17, he was afflicted with a disease of his leg that remained with him for life.
- Franciscan Media
Catholicism. Saints. St. Camillus de Lellis. THE early years of Camillus gave no sign of sanctity.
Mar 31, 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
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Apr 24, 2024 · After giving his last instructions to his fellow Ministers of the Sick, St. Camillus de Lellis died on July 14, 1614. He was canonized by Benedict XIV in 1746, and later named – along with Saint ...
