Jerome

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Jerome (/əˈrm/; 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
Bornc. 342-347, Stridon (possibly Strido Dalmatiae, on the border of Dalmatia and Pannonia, located in modern Croatia)[1]
Died30 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
EducationCatechetical School of Alexandria
OccupationTranslator, theologian and writer
Notable work
The Vulgate
De viris illustribus
Chronicon
Theological work
LanguageLatin and Greek language
Tradition or movementTrinitarianism
Main interestsApologetics
Notable ideasPerpetual virginity of Mary

References

  1. 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.
  2. "St. Jerome (Christian scholar)". Britannica Encyclopedia. 2 February 2017. Archived from the original on 24 March 2017. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
  3. 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.

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