Jerome
Catholic and Eastern Orthodox saint and Doctor of the Church
Jerome (/dʒəˈroʊm/; Latin: Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus; Greek: Εὐσέβιος Σωφρόνιος Ἱερώνυμος; c. 342 – c. 347 – 30 September 420), was a Christian priest, theologian and historian. He lived in the Roman Empire. He is best known for translating the Bible into Latin (the Vulgate).[3] He is recognised as a saint by the Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Lutheran Church, and the Church of England (Anglican Communion).
Saint Jerome | |
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Hermit and Doctor of the Church | |
Born | c. 342-347 Stridon (possibly Strido Dalmatiae, on the border of Dalmatia and Pannonia, located in modern Croatia)[1] |
Died | 30 September 420 (aged c. 73-78)[2] Bethlehem, Palaestina Prima |
Venerated in | Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church Oriental Orthodoxy Anglican Communion Lutheranism |
Major shrine | Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Rome, Italy |
Feast | 30 September (Latin Catholic Church) |
Attributes | lion, cardinal attire, cross, skull, trumpet, owl, books and writing material |
Patronage | archaeologists; archivists; Bible scholars; librarians; libraries; school children; students; translators; Morong, Rizal |
Saint Jerome | |
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Education | Catechetical School of Alexandria |
Occupation(s) | Translator, theologian and writer |
Notable work | The Vulgate De viris illustribus Chronicon |
Theological work | |
Language | Latin and Greek language |
Tradition or movement | Trinitarianism |
Main interests | Apologetics |
Notable ideas | Perpetual virginity of Mary |
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