Vincent de Paul

[ vin-suhnt duh pawl; French van-sahn duh pawl ]

noun

1. Saint, 1576–1660, French Roman Catholic priest noted for his work to aid poor people.

Vincent de Paul

/ ˈvɪnsənt də ˈpɔːl; vɛ̃sɑ̃ də pɔl /

noun

1. Vincent de Paul, Saint?15811660MFrenchRELIGION: priestRELIGION: founder of charitable orders Saint. ?1581–1660, French Roman Catholic priest, who founded two charitable orders, the Lazarists (1625) and the Sisters of Charity (1634). Feast day: Sept 27

Example Sentences

Went for half an hour to the adjoining church of S. Vincent de Paul.

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Religion rejoices serenely, with joy unspeakable, in the final escape of Vincent de Paul.

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It was established by St. Vincent de Paul, in 1638, but has been very much improved since.

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He bent his burning head low upon the cold steps of Saint Vincent de Paul, and resolved to renounce the world.

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Sometime after she saw a picture of this holy priest, and, on inquiring, she learned he was none other than St. Vincent de Paul.

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