Priest
Saint Dominic
Saint Dominic founded the Dominican Order to combat heresy through preaching and study, emphasizing truth.
Patron saint of
Astronomers, Dominican Order
- Feast
- August 8
- Era
- 13th Century
- Place
- Caleruega, Spain
At a Glance
Saint Dominic
- Feast Day
- August 8
- Era
- 13th Century
- Primary Place
- Caleruega, Spain
- Vocation
- Priest
- Patronage
- Astronomers, Dominican Order
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Overview
Saint Dominic
Saint Dominic founded the Dominican Order to combat heresy through preaching and study, emphasizing truth.
Feast day: August 8
Patronage
Astronomers, Dominican Order
Connected Places
- Bologna, Italy: Basilica of San Domenico
- Caleruega, Spain: His birthplace
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