St. Jerome
Saint / Writer
Name at birth: Eusebius Hieronymous
Also known as Sophronius, Jerome was a medieval church scholar, first a hermit and then a secretary to Pope Damasus in the 380s. From there he went to Palestine and devoted himself to study and writing. He wrote ecclesiastical histories, exegeses and translations, and is credited with shaping the Latin version of the Bible (called the Vulgate) from Hebrew and Greek texts.
Other saints include Augustine, Patrick, Bernadette and Valentine.
Four Good Links
The Catholic Encyclopedia
Detailed entry on Jerome, from the Catholic point of view
Patron Saints Index
Background on Jerome and many other Catholic saints
The Perils of a Translator
Great article on Jerome's translation and its influence
St. Jerome
Detailed account of his life and works
Vital Stats
Birth
Birthplace
Pannonia (now Slovenia)
Death
420
(age 73)
Best Known As
The medieval scholar behind the Latin translation of the Bible
