Catholic Saint

St. Jerome

Translator of the Bible into Latin, known as the Vulgate.

Feast Day: September 30

Biography

St. Jerome was a distinguished theologian and scholar known for his translation of the Bible into Latin, which became known as the Vulgate. He spent a significant part of his life in a monastery in Bethlehem, where he dedicated himself to the study of scripture and wrote extensively on theological matters. His profound insights and ascetic lifestyle made him a pivotal figure in the development of Christian doctrine and biblical scholarship.

Prayer to St. Jerome

Ignorance of scripture is ignorance of Christ.

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