Category:Saint Jerome

Born: c. 347 in Stridon (possibly Strido Dalmatiae, on the border of Dalmatia and Pannonia) Died: 420 in Bethlehem, Palaestina Prima Honored in: Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodoxy Anglican Communion Lutheranism Oriental Orthodoxy Aglipayan Church Major shrine: Basilica of Saint Mary Major, Rome, Italy Feast: 30 September (Western Christianity) 15 June (Eastern Christianity) Attributes: lion, cardinal attire, cross, skull, trumpet, owl, books and writing material Patronage: archeologists; archivists; Bible scholars; librarians; libraries; school children; students; translators Major work(s): The Vulgate De viris illustribus Chronicon

author of the Vulgate Bible (born about 340, died in 420, Memorial on September 30)
 * Jerome was born in the mid-300's in Stridon. He was baptized in Rome. He was ordained in Antioch. He died in Bethlehem on September 30, 420.