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Saint Jerome commemorated for his translation of the Bible
September 30 marks the feast day of Saint Jerome, a Doctor of the Church and a central figure in Christian history. Born around 347 in Stridon, Dalmatia, Jerome dedicated his life to the study of the Scriptures. He is most renowned for his monumental work in translating the Bible from Hebrew and Greek into Latin, a version known as the Vulgate, which became the authoritative text for the Western Church for centuries.
Throughout his life, Jerome lived as an ascetic and hermit in locations such as the desert of Chalkis and Bethlehem. He served as a secretary and advisor to Pope Damasus I in Rome, where he worked extensively on biblical texts. His intellectual legacy includes numerous commentaries, letters, and theological writings.
In the Catholic tradition, this date is also celebrated as Catholic Bible Day, intended to encourage the faithful to engage deeply with the Word of God. Various religious institutions and communities use the day to reflect on the importance of scriptural study and the historical impact of Jerome’s linguistic and theological contributions.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Catholic Church dedicates the month of September to the Bible. schoenstatt.org.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Saint Jerome died on September 30, 420. clicknovaolimpia.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Catholics celebrate the Day of the Bible on September 30 to honor Saint Jerome. clicknovaolimpia.com.br · schoenstatt.org.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Vulgate translation was made official at the Council of Trent. senhoradasgracas.org.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Protestant Christians celebrate Bible Day on the second Sunday of December. clicknovaolimpia.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Saint Jerome translated the Bible from Greek and Hebrew into Latin, creating the Vulgate. clicknovaolimpia.com.br · senhoradasgracas.org.br