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St. Francis de Sales
Roman Catholic Bishop of Geneva, coadjutor bishop, titular bishop
Life and historical setting
Francis de Sales (1567–1622) is remembered in the Church as roman Catholic Bishop of Geneva, coadjutor bishop, titular bishop. The supplied Catholic source associates this life with Château de Sales.
Documented offices and forms of service associated with Francis de Sales include Roman Catholic Bishop of Geneva, coadjutor bishop, titular bishop. The religious family connected with this vocation is Oratory of Saint Philip Neri.
Francis de Sales later became Bishop of Geneva. Francis de Sales later became famous for his sermons and letters, which were written in a clear and simple style.
Francis de Sales's earthly life ended at the age of 55, loved by his parishioners for his warmth and simplicity. Francis de Sales served as Bishop of Geneva from 1602 to 1622.
The enduring witness of Francis de Sales is especially connected with prayer and contemplation, teaching and sacred learning, and pastoral and ecclesial leadership. Dates, offices, and institutions are presented as biographical facts, while later devotional interpretation is kept distinct from the historical outline.
Vocation and witness
These themes were identified from the supplied source record and provide a structured guide to the life.
Prayer and contemplation
Prayer, contemplation, or a disciplined interior life is a significant part of the recorded witness.
Teaching and sacred learning
Teaching, writing, study, or the formation of others belongs to the legacy preserved in the source.
Pastoral and ecclesial leadership
The account includes pastoral, monastic, or ecclesial leadership exercised for the good of the Church.
Religious life and community
Consecrated life, community discipline, or the building of a religious family shapes this witness.
Sharing the faith
The source presents teaching and evangelization as service to the Church and future generations.
Spiritual legacy
The enduring witness of Francis de Sales is especially connected with prayer and contemplation, teaching and sacred learning, and pastoral and ecclesial leadership. Dates, offices, and institutions are presented as biographical facts, while later devotional interpretation is kept distinct from the historical outline.
Prayerful reflection
God of holiness, through the witness of Francis de Sales, strengthen us in patient teaching, evangelization, and the faithful transmission of the Catholic faith. Keep our attention fixed on Jesus Christ, and teach us to answer grace faithfully in the duties, relationships, and needs placed before us. Amen.
Historical and liturgical note
Current Vatican News calendar listing; local and religious calendars may add other observances.
Dates, offices, and institutions are presented as biographical facts, while later devotional interpretation is kept distinct from the historical outline.