St. Camillus of the Red Cross

This powerful and compassionate portrait of St. Camillus de Lellis captures the soul of a man who turned suffering into service and became a spiritual father to the sick and dying. The image shows the saint in his black cassock adorned with the bold red cross of his order—the Camillians—who vowed to serve the sick even at the risk of their lives.

St. Camillus stands beside a hospital bed, his hands gently resting over the arm of a patient, embodying Christlike mercy and healing. His worn satchel and tender expression reflect both his tireless mission and deep interior holiness. A radiant golden halo encircles his head, inscribed with the Latin words “Ministri Infirmorum”—“Ministers of the Sick.” The soft, candlelit background evokes a sacred hospital scene, where heaven and suffering meet.

St. Camillus de Lellis (1550–1614) was once a soldier and gambler, but after a dramatic conversion, he dedicated his life to the care of the sick. He founded the Order of the Ministers of the Sick, who served the dying during plagues, wars, and epidemics. He was ordained a priest and is now the patron saint of the sick, nurses, and hospitals. 

Symbolism in the Art:

• Red Cross: Symbol of charity, self-sacrifice, and his order’s fourth vow

• Satchel & Hospital Bed: His vocation of tireless care for the sick

• Golden Halo with Latin Inscription: Signifies sanctity and his founding of a religious order

• Gentle Hands: Reflect mercy and healing through Christ

Perfect For:

• Catholic hospitals and medical professionals

• Chapels, nursing homes, and clinics

• Feast day celebrations (July 14)

• Anyone suffering illness or seeking to live a life of mercy

Product Details:

• Digital download (PNG, high resolution)

• Watercolor style with Renaissance tones

• Portrait aspect ratio

• Instant delivery upon purchase

Feast Day: July 14
Patron of: The sick, hospitals, nurses, and doctors