Francis de Sales Cleric

Francis de Sales, C.O., O.M., O.F.M. Cap. (French: François de Sales) (21 August 1567 – 28 December 1622) was a Bishop of Geneva and is honored as a saint in the Roman 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.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	François de Sales (French)
Birth date	August 21, 1567
Birth place	Savoy , Château de Thorens
Religion	Catholic Church
Date of death	December 28, 1622
Place of death	Lyon