Saint Jerome
Jerome, or Eusebius Hieronymus, was a significant scholar of the early Church, and is best known for his Latin translation of the bible, the Vulgate edition. Sometimes writing under the pseudonym Sophronius, he was a hermit for a time and established a monastery at Bethlehem; he also served as secretary to Pope Damasus. Jerome is the patron saint of librarians and translators. He would later become a popular subject for late medieval and Renaissance art.
Important Dates
Died: Sept. 30, ~420
On the Web
Saint Jerome on the Web: Biographical
Saint Jerome on the Web:Images
In Print
Saint Jerome in Print
Related Resources
Hagiography
Indices, primary sources, and general sites focusing on the study of Saints' lives.Monasticism
Monastic life, rules, orders and contributions to medieval culture.
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