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THE STORY AND FACTS OF SAINT JEROME   (347 – 420 A.D)
Saint Jerome’s birth name was Eusebius Hieronymous Sophronius and he was born in Strido Dalmatia (eastern coast of the Adriatic Sea). As a boy, he was sent to Rome to study and he became a proficient translator of Greek into Latin. He was baptized in the faith at age 18 and then began his study of theology and the Hebrew language. He died on September 30th, 420 and was buried under the Church of the Nativity at Bethlehem.

Saint Jerome is a confessor, meaning he is a saint who died of natural causes. He is the patron of librarians, scholars, students and abandoned children. More particularly of theology, due to his translation of the Scriptures, known as the Latin Vulgate. He is often represented in Christian Art wearing cardinal’s robes. Even though cardinals were not instituted until three centuries after his death, this is to acknowledge him as one of the great fathers of the Church. You may see artwork of him holding miniature churches and an open book in his hands, these are attributes for his work in translating Scripture for the Church. You also sometimes see a lion at his feet, this is representative of his life in the wilderness of the Syrian desert.

Patron
Librarians, Scholars, Students and Abandoned Children

Feast Day
September 30

PRAYER TO ST. JEROME – PATRON SAINT OF STUDENTS

Master of unworldliness and founder of monasteries, you had a deep love for God’s inspired Word and were a most careful translator of the Sacred Scriptures. Your single-mindedness in seeking God’s glory is a perfect model for all exegetes. Inspire them with respect for the sacred text as well as for Tradition and the Church’s Magisterium. Help them to impart to all the true meaning of the Word of God. Amen.