Who Was This Saint?
Camillus turned from a rough early life toward Christ and spent himself for the sick and dying.
July 14
Saint Camillus de Lellis
Priest and founder devoted to caring for the sick with reverence and tenderness.
16th-17th centuryEuropeSaint of mercy
Their Path to Christ
He teaches that the sick are not interruptions but places of encounter with Christ.
Key Virtues
- mercy
- courage
- service
What to Imitate Today
- Visit or call someone sick or isolated.
- Offer patient presence instead of quick solutions.
Patronage and Intercession
Traditionally invoked for: the-sick.
Feast Day and Liturgical Notes
July 14 in many calendars. Local observances and ranks can vary.
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