Camillians
Roman Catholic religious order for the ministry of the sick / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Camillians or Clerics Regular, Ministers to the Sick (Latin: Clerci Regulari Ministeri Infirmaribus) are a Catholic religious order founded in 1582 by St. Camillus de Lellis (1550-1614). A large red cross was chosen by the founder as the distinguishing badge for the members of the Order to wear upon their black cassocks, which was later adopted as the international symbol of medical care. In the past, because of the red cross on their apparel, they were also referred to as the Crociferi. As of 2018, 1080 Camillians serve in 35 countries. They use the postnominal initials of M.I. (Ministri degli Infermi).
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Latin: Clerci Regulari Ministeri Infirmaribus | |
Abbreviation | MI |
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Nickname | Camillians |
Formation | 1586; 438 years ago (1586) |
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Type | Order of clerics regular of pontifical right (for men) |
Region served | Worldwide |
Members | 1,080 |
Ministry | Care for the sick |
Parent organization | Catholic Church |
Website | www |
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