Jerome
Jerome (/dʒəˈroʊm/; Latin: Eusebius Sophronius Hieronymus; Greek: Εὐσέβιος Σωφρόνιος Ἱερώνυμος; c. 342-347 – 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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 Saint Jerome | |
| 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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_-_St_Jerome_in_Penitence_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg) St Jerome in Penitence | |
| Education | Catechetical School of Alexandria |
| Occupation | 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 |
References
- ↑ The Encyclopedia of Christian Literature, Volume 2. Scarecrow Press. 2010. ISBN 9780810872837.
Jerome ("Hieronymus" in Latin), was born into a Christian family in Stridon, modern-day Strigova in northern Croatia.
- ↑ "St. Jerome (Christian scholar)". Britannica Encyclopedia. 2 February 2017. Archived from the original on 24 March 2017. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
- ↑ Schaff, Philip, ed. (1893). A Select Library of Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers of the Christian Church. 2nd series. Vol. VI. Henry Wace. New York: The Christian Literature Company. Retrieved 2010-06-07.