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January 24
Francis de Sales
Franciscus Salesius
Saint Francis de Sales was the Bishop of Geneva and a Doctor of the Church, known for his gentle approach to spiritual direction. Born in 1567 in Savoy, he is best known for his Introduction to the Devout Life, which made the pursuit of holiness accessible to laypeople. He co-founded the Order of the Visitation with Saint Jane de Chantal.