""St. Vincent of Paul"" is a biography of the life and work of the French Catholic saint, Vincent de Paul, written by Eliza Allen Starr. The book covers Vincent's early life, his ordination as a priest, and his founding of the Congregation of the Mission (also known as the Vincentians) and the Daughters of Charity. It also delves into his work with the poor and marginalized, including his establishment of hospitals, orphanages, and other charitable organizations. The book provides insight into Vincent's spiritual beliefs and practices, as well as his relationships with other important figures of the time, such as Louise de Marillac and King Louis XIII of France. Overall, ""St. Vincent of Paul"" is a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of the most revered figures in Catholic history.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Patron Saints, by Eliza Allen Starr. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766141942.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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