This biography of St. Camillus de Lellis tells the story of his life and legacy as the founder of the Order of the Ministers of the Sick, commonly known as the Camillians. His service to the sick and the poor in early modern Italy inspired many and was a precursor to modern healthcare. The book includes historical context, personal anecdotes, and reflections on St. Camillus's enduring impact. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.