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.