Francis de Sales was a Catholic prelate from Savoy who served as Bishop of Geneva from 1602 to 1622. He became noted for his deep faith and his gentle approach to the religious divisions in his land resulting from the Protestant Reformation. He is known also for his writings on the topics of spiritual direction and spiritual formation, particularly the Introduction to the Devout Life and the Treatise on the Love of God. He was a member of the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri, a tertiary of the Order of Minims, and was canonized in 1665.
- Occupation
- theologian, writer, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
- Position held
- Roman Catholic Bishop of Geneva, coadjutor bishop, titular bishop
- Born
- August 26, 1567, August 21, 1567
- Died
- December 28, 1622
