Saints related to Patron of Theologians

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St. Alphonsus di Liguori

St. Alponsus Liguori was born in Italy in 1696 and became a lawyer at a young age, but later left his profession to become a priest. He became Bishop, founded the Redemptorists and was a very prol…

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St Augustine of Hippo

St. Augustine of Hippo

St. Augustine is perhaps the most famous convert in Church history. Although born of a saintly mother, he fell away from Catholicism and led a dissolute life. Eventually he became dissatisfied hi…

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St. Catherine of Alexandria

Because of her great wisdom, St. Catherine of Alexandria is the patron saint of philosophers. According to tradition, she converted following a vision and denounced the emperor, Maximinus. She suc…

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St. John the Evangelist

St. John the Evangelist

Born to Zebedee and Salome, St. John the Evangelist grew up around the sea of Galilee. He is one of the most privileged of the disciples, witnessing the transfiguration. He was the only disciple …

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St. Stephanie

St. Stephanie, also called St. Stephena De Quinzanis, was born in 1457 to poor parents in Brescia, Italy. She began seeing visions at 7 years old vowing to become a Dominican tertiary and doing so …

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St Thomas Aquinas

St. Thomas Aquinas

St. Thomas Aquinas is best known for his extraordinary intellect, beautiful and intricate writings, and devout example of a virtuous life. A Dominican friar, St. Thomas Aquinas preached and taught …

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St. Thomas the Apostle

St. Thomas the Apostle was known for being impetuous, courageous and both skeptical and faithful. He gained the nickname “Doubting Thomas” because he would not believe the other Apostles when h…

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