St. Thomas Aquinas
Italian Dominican theologian and philosopher (1225-1274), of the Counts of Aquino; entered the Dominicans against his family's intentions, studied at Paris and Cologne under St. Albert the Great. Master of the great theological synthesis of Aristotle and Christian doctrine; author of the "Summa Theologiae," "Summa contra Gentiles," biblical commentaries, and Eucharistic hymns. Doctor of the Church (1567), "Doctor Communis." Canonized 1323 by John XXII.
Life & Times
Born: 1225 · Died: 1274 · From: Italy / France.
Patronage
St. Thomas Aquinas is invoked as the patron of students, catholic schools, theologians, philosophers, academics. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“The things that we love tell us what we are.”— Summa Theologiae, II-II, Q. 24.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Thomas Aquinas, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.