Saint Jerome born c. 347, Stridon, Dalmatia
died 419/420, Bethlehem, Palestine
 
 
Latin in full Eusebius Hieronymus, pseudonym Sophronius; feast day September 30, biblical translator and monastic
leader, traditionally regarded as the most learned of the Latin Fathers. He lived for a time as a hermit, became a priest,
served as secretary to
Pope Damasus, and about 389 established a monastery at Bethlehem. His numerous biblical, ascetical, monastic, and theological works... |