Vincent de Paul
French priest and founder of missions
Born
April 24th, 1581
443 years ago
Died
September 27th, 1660
364 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
France
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Born in 1581, dedicated life to serving the poor and marginalized. Established the Congregation of the Mission, which focused on the spiritual and material needs of the underprivileged. Founded the Daughters of Charity, the first community of non-clerical women dedicated to serving the needy. Promoted social justice and the care for the ill. Utilized the principles of charity and humility in all endeavors, guiding numerous initiatives aimed at helping the destitute.
Established the Congregation of the Mission
Founded the Daughters of Charity
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