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Painting of Saint Jean-Baptiste de La Salle, by unknown artist

Jean-Baptiste de La Salle (/ləˈsæl/) (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ batist də la sal]; 1651 – 7 April 1719) was a French priest, educational reformer, and founder of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. He is a saint of the Catholic Church and the patron saint for teachers of youth. He is referred to both as La Salle and as De La Salle.

La Salle dedicated much of his life to the education of poor children in France; in doing so, he started many lasting educational practices. (Full article...)
Attributes: Stretched right arm with finger pointing up, instructing one or two children standing near him; books
Patronage: Teachers of Youth, (May 15, 1950, Pius XII); Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools; Lasallian educational institutions; educators, school principals, teachers
See also: Saint Aphrahat of Persia
See also: Henry Walpole, England

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