The Life of St. Francis de Sales V1 (1812)

""The Life of St. Francis de Sales V1"" is a biography of the renowned Catholic bishop and theologian, Saint Francis de Sales. The book was written by William Henry Coombes and was originally published in 1812. The biography covers the life of Saint Francis de Sales from his birth in 1567 to his death in 1622. It explores his early years as a student, his decision to become a priest, and his eventual appointment as Bishop of Geneva. Throughout the book, Coombes highlights Saint Francis de Sales' many accomplishments, including his efforts to convert Protestants to Catholicism, his establishment of the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary, and his authorship of several influential spiritual works. The biography also delves into Saint Francis de Sales' personal life, including his relationships with his family and friends, as well as his struggles with illness and depression. Overall, ""The Life of St. Francis de Sales V1"" provides a comprehensive and engaging look at the life of one of the most important figures in Catholic history.This Book Is In English.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.