Camillus of Lellis, Saint Medal, Patron Saint Hospice and Palliative Care, Fathers of "Good Death"

   Franciscan Order Capuchins, Miracle Worker & Prophet, Fathers of "Good Death"      Camillus lived in the 16th century and was admired for his great height ( 6'6” ) and physical strength. His body’s physique caused Camillus to constantly suffer from foot abscesses. He became a gambling addict and manual laborer who found his way to the Franciscan Orders of Capuchins. A persistent leg injury left him unable to perform many duties. He went to Rome to get help and he became a follower of Saint Philip Neri, who guided Camillus to be a hospital worker. Camillus was a primary caregiver to the sick and incurable. He devoted his life to caring for those who were dying. If living today, Camillus would be known as a doctor of palliative and hospice care. In his time, Camillus was known rather simply, and remarkably, as one of the “Fathers of Good Death.” He is said to have been a Miracle Worker and Prophet. Camillus died of natural causes, probably in what would now be known as an olden da