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Christian feast day: Camillus de Lellis (optional memorial, United States only)

Name: Christian feast day: Camillus de Lellis (optional memorial, United States only)
Start: 2000-07-18
End: 2000-07-18
Location: Histories Today Editorial Team

On July 18, in the year 0, Christian feast day: Camillus de Lellis (optional memorial, United States only). This event is recorded as a Holidays event in the history of July 18, a notable event in this corner of history.

Camillus de Lellis, M.I., was an Italian Catholic priest who founded the Camillians, a religious order dedicated to the care of the sick. He was beatified by Pope Benedict XIV in the year 1742, and canonized by him four years later in 1746. De Lellis is the patron saint of the sick, hospitals, nurses and physicians. His assistance is also invoked against gambling.

Key Facts

This event took place on July 18, 0 (AD era).
It is categorised as a Holidays event in recorded history.
Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
Wikipedia source last updated on 15 June 2026.

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