Memorial
Saint Jerome
- Feast day
- September 30
- Patron of
- librarians and translators
- Origin
- Dalmatian
Life
Jerome was a priest and Doctor of the Church who translated the Bible into Latin (the Vulgate), which served as the standard text for over a millennium. He was known for his scholarship and fiery temperament.
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