Francis de Sales

Francis de Sales
(Unknown, pre 1850) (link)
Feast Day January 24
Patron of Writers, Journalists, The Deaf, Educators
Situations Deafness, Spiritual Direction, Writing
Professions Educators, Journalists, Publishers, Writers

Saint Francis de Sales was the Bishop of Geneva and a Doctor of the Church, known for his gentle approach to spiritual direction. Born in 1567 in Savoy, he is best known for his Introduction to the Devout Life, which made the pursuit of holiness accessible to laypeople. He co-founded the Order of the Visitation with Saint Jane de Chantal.

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