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Embrace the wisdom and scholarly spirit of St. Jerome with our exquisite collection of medals, available in 14K gold, Sterling Silver, and Gold-Filled. Known for his devout translation of the Bible into Latin, St. Jerome is a beloved scholar of the Church and a symbol of dedication to understanding God's Word. Wearing a St. Jerome medal can serve as a reminder of the power of Scripture and the importance of lifelong learning in faith.
About St. Jerome
c. 347 โ 30 September 420 ยท Feast September 30 ยท Priest / Doctor of the Church / Latin Father
Dalmatian priest, monk, and biblical scholar (c. 347-420), educated at Rome under Donatus; settled at Bethlehem from 386 with St. Paula and produced the Vulgate Latin Bible from the original Hebrew and Greekโthe principal text of the Western Church for 1,500 years. Author of biblical commentaries, polemical works, and 154 letters. Doctor of the Church.
St. Jerome is the patron saint of Libraries, Translators, Librarians, Scripture Scholars and Students.
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