Francis de Sales
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Francis de Sales 🇫🇷

François de Sales (Known as "Doctor of Charity")
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Born Aug 21, 1567 🇫🇷 Château de Sales (Thorens), Duchy of Savoy
Passed Away Dec 28, 1622 Lyon, Kingdom of France
Lifespan 55 years old
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Prince-Bishop of Geneva, Doctor of the Church, and author of 'Introduction to the Devout Life' who proved that holiness is achievable for laypeople in everyday vocations.

Biographical Record

Francis de Sales (1567–1622 CE) was a lawyer who renounced a brilliant legal career to become a missionary priest in the Calvinist Chablais region of Savoy.

Using printed leaflets slipped under doors, he reconverted 70,000 citizens to Catholicism through gentle kindness, authoring Introduction to the Devout Life which popularized practical lay spirituality.

Key Life Milestones

1602

Consecration as Bishop of Geneva

Administered his diocese from Annecy due to Geneva's Calvinist governance, renowned for pastoral accessibility.

1608

Publication of Introduction to the Devout Life

Published 'Introduction à la vie dévote', demonstrating that devotion is suitable for soldiers, courtiers, and artisans alike.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial
Basilica of the Visitation
Annecy, France
GPS: 45.8928, 6.1286
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