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# Camillus de Lellis

(1550–1614)   Catholic Priest

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Camillus de Lellis was a Catholic priest, best known for *Free night shelter for homeless men*.

## Quick Facts About Camillus de Lellis

Born May 25, 1550

Died July 14, 1614

Profession Catholic Priest

Notable works Free night shelter for homeless men

## About Camillus de Lellis

Camillus de Lellis, M.I., was an Italian Catholic priest who founded the Camillians, a religious order dedicated to the care of the sick. He was beatified by Pope Benedict XIV in the year 1742, and canonized by him four years later in 1746. De Lellis is the patron saint of the sick, hospitals, nurses and physicians. His assistance is also invoked against gambling.

##  Quotes by Camillus de Lellis

> [Think well. Speak well. Do well. These three things, through the mercy of God, will make a man go to Heaven.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/camillus-de-lellis/think-well-speak-well-do-well-these-three-things-through-the-mercy-of/)

Camillus de Lellis

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> [I don't put a penny's value on this life if only our Lord will give me a tiny corner in Paradise.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/camillus-de-lellis/i-don-t-put-a-penny-s-value-on-this-life-if-only-our-lord-will-give/)

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