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Saint Francis de Sales was a 16th-century bishop of geneva and catholic saint. Francis de Sales, C.O., O.M. was a Savoyard Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Geneva and is a saint of the Catholic Church. Read more on Wikipedia →

Themes

  • Friendship — Celebrating the bonds of loyalty, trust, and companionship

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