Vin·cent de Paul (v n s nt d pôl), Saint 1581-1660. French ecclesiastic who founded the Congregation of the Mission (1625) and the Daughters of Charity (1633). |
Vincent de Paul [ˈvɪnsənt də ˈpɔːl (French) vɛ̃sɑ̃ də pɔl]
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(Biographies / Vincent de Paul, Saint (?1581-1660) M, French, RELIGION: priest, RELIGION: founder of charitable orders) Saint. ?1581-1660, French Roman Catholic priest, who founded two charitable orders, the Lazarists (1625) and the Sisters of Charity (1634). Feast day: Sept. 27
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