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St. Francis de Sales
This Doctor of the Church was known for his gentle and kind nature and his complete devotion to the Catholic faith. During the Protestant revolution he is said to have brought 40,000 people to the Catholic Church through his gentle and persistent approach. He is also responsible for encouraging the thought that all people are called to follow a life of holiness and to follow the path of Christ's teachings.
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