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Für was stand Vinzenz von Paul?
April 1581 in Pouy, heute Saint-Vincent-de-Paul in der Nähe von Dax in der Gascogne; † 27. September 1660 in Paris) war ein französischer Priester und gilt auf Grund seines Wirkens auf dem Gebiet der Armenfürsorge und Krankenpflege als Begründer der neuzeitlichen Karitas.
Was ist Vince?
Vincent ist von dem lateinischen Namen Vincentius abgeleitet und bedeutet „Der Siegreiche“ beziehungsweise „Der Siegende“.
What is another name for St Vincent de Paul?
Vincent de Paul. „St Vincent de Paul“ redirects here. For other uses, see Vincent de Paul (disambiguation). Vincent de Paul (24 April 1581 – 27 September 1660) commonly known as Saint Vincent de Paul was a French Catholic priest who dedicated himself to serving the poor. In 1622 Vincent was appointed a chaplain to the galleys.
What was St Vincent de Paul’s early life like?
Early life & education. St Vincent de Paul was born in 1581 in the village of Pouy, in the Province of Guyenne and Gascony, the Kingdom of France, to peasant farmers, father Jean and mother Bertrande de Moras de Paul. There was a stream named the „Paul“ in the vicinity and it is believed that this might have been the derivation…
Is St Vincent de Paul the patron saint of Charity?
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. Vincent is the patron of all works of charity. A number of organizations specifically inspired by his work and teaching and which claim Vincent as their founder or patron saint are grouped in a loose federation known as the Vincentian Family.
When was St Vincent de Vincent de Paul canonized?
In 1705, the Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission requested that the holy process of Vincent’s canonization be instituted. On 13 August 1729 he was declared blessed by Pope Benedict XIII. He was canonized nearly eight years later by Pope Clement XII on 16 June 1737.