Vincent de Paul

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

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

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Vincent de Paul

/ (ˈvɪnsənt də ˈpɔːl, French vɛ̃sɑ̃ də pɔl) /


noun
  1. 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

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