St. Vincent Of Paul

By Eliza Allen Starr

Book Overview

St. Vincent of Paul is a biography book written by Eliza Allen Starr. The book provides a detailed account of the life and work of St. Vincent de Paul, a French Catholic priest who lived in the 17th century. The author traces St. Vincent's early life, his education, and his entry into the priesthood. The book also describes his work as a missionary in rural France, where he ministered to the poor and sick.Starr also explores St. Vincent's role as the founder of the Congregation of the Mission, a religious order that focused on helping the poor and training priests. The book details the challenges that St. Vincent faced in establishing the order, as well as the impact it had on the Catholic Church.The biography also delves into St. Vincent's relationships with other notable figures of his time, including King Louis XIII of France and Queen Anne of Austria. The book also explores St. Vincent's legacy, including the continuing work of the Congregation of the Mission and the influence he had on the Catholic Church.Overall, St. Vincent of Paul is a comprehensive and informative biography that provides readers with a detailed look at the life and work of one of the most significant 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162828730
• ISBN13: 9781162828732
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 22 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"