Connells catechism is superior to any other catechism, including any other baltimore catechism. Jerome is meant to be given to book lovers, scholars, translators, or bookstore owners, to be placed on a shelf, on a desk, in a library, in a bookstore. Todays saint was living in antioch in the 370s when he had a vision. Due to an apocryphal story about jerome curing a lion in the wilderness by pulling a thorn out of its paw, st jerome is frequently depicted with a lion in art. Jerome, patron saint of librarians and libraries as well as archivists, translators and encyclopedists. Jerome project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. I was thrilled when i first learned i shared my birthday with st. If you are an academic librarian, lean towards the scholarly side or a writer, i would choose st jerome. Jerome, the scholar in the early church who translated the books of the bible into latin and is the patron saint of libraries and librarians. Principal smith said the school could use my help filling the school library with books. Books and writing materials typically are also included in art representing him. When you submit a request, please include the book you would like, along with your address.
White patron saint of archeologists, bible scholars and librarians. Worked at bethlehem and rome and died on 30 september 420 aged 73 in bethlehem, palestine. Margaret peggy hodges was an american writer of books for children. Jerome, latin in full eusebius hieronymus, pseudonym sophronius, born c. Jerome statue hand painted patron saint of librarians and scholars sculpture. Preserving and restoring catholic books and the faith as it always was before vatican ii. Jerome also known as jerome of stridon was a latin priest, confessor, theologian, and historian. He knew some hebrew when he started his translation project, but moved to jerusalem to strengthen his grip on jewish scripture commentary. Reflecting on her schools new library and how it came about, jones said, it is amazing. In early spring of 375, jerome became severely ill and had a dream that would have a profound impact on him. Saint jerome, patron saint of librarians, pray for us.
Jerome was unafraid to speak up against heresies and abuses in the church, giving us a model to follow today. Of the 142 books of the roman history of livy only 35 survive, represented in about 20 manuscripts. Jerome school free books info news contact preschool grade k grade 1 grade 2 grade 3 grade 4. Jerome, one showing him with an attendant lion from whose paw he removed a thorn. Jerome, the scholar in the early catholic church who translated the books of the bible into latin and is the patron saint of libraries and librarians. Librarians peruse each book and catalogue them according to the four parts of the catechism of the catholic church profession of faith doctrine, sacraments of faith, life of faith commandments and moral life and prayer. Jerome was born in 347 in an area that was part of italy at the time. Jerome, patron of librarians, book lovers, scholars.
Jerome medal, patron of book lovers, librarians, translators. St gerome medal,st jerome medal,archaeologists,bible scholars,librarians. Jerome, libraries, and lions things were a bit slower than usual last week, as the campus emptied for spring break. Holy biblecatholic reader by stjeromepress and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Now his relics rest in the basilica of santa maria maggiore in rome. Without the certainty of jerome, every other librarian has. While we continue to pray for the safety and guidance of all the workers and volunteers laboring to make the space not only inhabitable, but monastic and prayerful, we now ask for your spiritual. He was the son of eusebius, of the city of stridon, which was on the border of dalmatia and pannonia and was overthrown by the goths. For the rest of its life, the lion protected the scholar.
Jerome, who was born eusebius hieronymous sophronius, was the most learned of the fathers of the western church. I cast them in modified gypsum a very strong building. He was an ordained priest without pastoral obligations, who spent most of his life translating religious works and writing commentaries on them. Jerome is a great patron saint for those of us who love books and languages. Saint jerome relgious jewelry, medals, pendants, rosaries. Today, the town, which ceased to exist in jeromes time, would likely be in croatia or slovenia. Our nonprofits goal is to help homeschoolers in their most important vocation of providing their children with. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. The story is that a lion one day limped into the monastery where jerome was at work. Jerome gave all his attention to the translation of the old testament according to the hebrew, but this work alternated with many others. Stm is a prek to 8th grade school and many of the kids at this school dont have books at home. New library, new world of possibilities the arlington. Mixed media free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Here at gleeson library, we have many books by and about jerome and the world he.
Three saints in full figure saint sylvester, saint jerome, and saint martin anonymous. Jerome patron saint of librarians and libraries st. He lived for a time as a hermit, became a priest, served as secretary to pope damasus i, and about 389. A roman convert to christianity, jerome became a hermit, and later worked as the popes secretary.
A prickly scholar translates the bible into latin forever and always. Jerome is the second most voluminous writer after st. Jeromes life and work cross the curriculum in various ways, offering opportunities to present the saint to your class. I had a few spare minutes to investigate an i wonder that had crossed my mind the story of the patron saint of librarians. Saint jerome from against vigilantius, 406 i interpret as i should, following the command of christ.
He also updated the psalter containing the book of psalms then in use in. Jerome, priest, confessor, doctor born in dalmatia of a christian, jerome 345420 was baptized in. Homers iliad is the best represented of all ancient writings, apart from the new testament, with something like 700 manuscripts. It is a perfect library, a collection of exactly the books that god intended for humankind. See more ideas about st jerome, saints and catholic saints.
More than 500 clear and concise questions and answers are included. Jerome patron saint of librarians, students and translators. In this woodcut illustration by the german artist albrecht durer 14711528, st jerome is helping the lion inside his study. The medals are made of leadfree pewter and have designs on both sides. Gall charters, in particular, include attestations by witnesses who identify themselves as librarians, liuthart between 867 and 872, notker in 890, and waldramm between 903 and 909. Use updown arrow keys to increase or decrease volume.
Thomas more stm academy in the anacostia neighborhood of dc. Jerome 347 419 or 420, the patron saint of librarians, is best known for his scholarly endeavors. He was versed in latin, greek, and hebrew and known as an historian and for his beliefs of christian moral life. For if, as paul says, christ is the power of god and the wisdom of god, and if the man who does not know scripture does not know the power and wisdom of god, then ignorance of. The pendant comes with a jump ring see photo 1, so it can easily be attached to any chain you have. Eusebius sophronius hieronymus is best known as the translator of the bible from greek and hebrew into latin. In this dream, he was hauled in front of a heavenly court and accused of being a follower of cicero a roman philosopher from the first century b. In the roman catholic church, he is recognized as the patron saint of translators, librarians and encyclopedists. Saint jerome, patron saint of librarians things are moving quickly at the new cor jesu monastery as we prepare the second building for residency. If you are in technical services, acquisitions or if you are outspoken advocate of patron privacy, i would suggest st lawrence. Search the scriptures, and seek and you shall find. When he woke up, jerome vowed that he would never again.
He was born about the year 342 at stridonius, a small town at the head of the adriatic, near the episcopal city of aquileia. My uncle barry suggested i meet gerald smith, the principal at st. Between 390394 he translated the books of samuel and of kings, job, proverbs, ecclesiastes, the canticle of canticles, esdras, and paralipomena. Jerome, the patron saint of librarians, told by margaret hodges. Jerome was a scholar at a time when that statement implied a fluency in greek. In 1989, he became a father, and doctor of the church. In the catholic church, he is recognized as the patron saint of translators, librarians and encyclopedists. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. His native language was the illyrian dialect, but he learned latin and greek, and eventually hebrew.
Lawrence may also be a good choice for library managers. Jerome library has a collection of over 1,500 books and dvds for adults, young people and toddlers. Most of the saints are remembered for some outstanding virtue or devotion which they practiced, but jerome is frequently remembered for his bad temper. The young jerome was educated by aelius donatus, who was a famous. Patron saint of librarians at the end of september, during the week leading up to homecoming 2009 and the celebration of the 40th anniversary of preus library, we also remember the life of st. He was born in 342 ad in a small town at the head of the adriatic, somewhere in croatia or slovenia. Jeromes edition, the vulgate, is still an important biblical text of the roman catholic church he is recognized by the vatican as a doctor.
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