Doctor of the Church
Saint Thomas Aquinas
Saint Thomas Aquinas was a brilliant theologian and philosopher whose writings have had a lasting influence on Catholic doctrine. His integration of Aristotelian philosophy with Christian theology set the foundation for scholastic thought.
Patron saint of
Students, Universities, Philosophers
- Feast
- January 28
- Era
- 13th Century
- Place
- Roccasecca
At a Glance
Saint Thomas Aquinas
- Feast Day
- January 28
- Era
- 13th Century
- Primary Place
- Roccasecca
- Vocation
- Doctor of the Church
- Patronage
- Students, Universities, Philosophers
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Overview
Saint Thomas Aquinas
Saint Thomas Aquinas was a brilliant theologian and philosopher whose writings have had a lasting influence on Catholic doctrine. His integration of Aristotelian philosophy with Christian theology set the foundation for scholastic thought.
Feast day: January 28
Patronage
Students, Universities, Philosophers
Connected Places
- Roccasecca, Italy: His birthplace
- Paris, France: Center of scholastic learning
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