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Francis de Sales
Francis de Sales
  • Born: August 21, 1567
  • Died: December 28, 1622
  • Nationality: Swiss
  • Profession: Clergyman

Francis de Sales was a Bishop of Geneva and is honored as a saint in the Catholic Church. He became noted for his deep faith and his gentle approach to the religious divisions in his land resulting from the Protestant Reformation. He is known also for his writings on the topic of spiritual direction and spiritual formation, particularly the Introduction to the Devout Life and the Treatise on the Love of God.