Today is the Memorial of St. Vincent.
Memorial: September 27th
Born: 1581
Died: 1660
Lived: Cascony, Paris
Occupation: St. Vincent was a priest
Best Known For:
St. Vincent founded many charitable organizations such as Congregation of the Daughters of Charity and the Congregation of Priests of the Mission. There is a popular charitable organization that bears his name. His name has come to be used synonymously with the word “charity”.
Interesting Facts:
St. Vincent was enslaved by Turkish pirates and taken to Tunis. He was freed by the age of 25, after 7 years. Before being released, St. Vincent had converted his owner to Christianity.
Patron Saint Of: Charities, Prisoners, St. Vincent de Paul Societies
Memorial: September 27th
Born: 1581
Died: 1660
Lived: Cascony, Paris
Occupation: St. Vincent was a priest
Best Known For:
St. Vincent founded many charitable organizations such as Congregation of the Daughters of Charity and the Congregation of Priests of the Mission. There is a popular charitable organization that bears his name. His name has come to be used synonymously with the word “charity”.
Interesting Facts:
St. Vincent was enslaved by Turkish pirates and taken to Tunis. He was freed by the age of 25, after 7 years. Before being released, St. Vincent had converted his owner to Christianity.
Patron Saint Of: Charities, Prisoners, St. Vincent de Paul Societies