Saint Francis de Sales, bishop and Doctor of the Church (†1622). He was born in the Château de Sales in Savoy in 1567. As coadjutor bishop of Annecy, he was appointed bishop of Geneva at a time of great religious turmoil in Europe. With his disciple, Saint Jane de Chantal, he founded  the Order of the Visitation. A zealous pastor and outstanding director of souls, he became known as the saint of gentleness and humility. He wrote several books, the most famous of which is entitled Introduction to the Devout Life.