Description: (Priest)
Camillus de Lellis was a Roman Catholic priest who founded the Camillians, a religious order devoted to caring for the sick. He spent his life providing medical aid and spiritual support to those in need. His selfless dedication led to his beatification and canonization by Pope Benedict XIV. Revered as the patron saint of the sick, hospitals, nurses, and physicians, he was also sought for protection against gambling. Camillus de Lellis' enduring legacy inspires compassion and service today.