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St. Dominic (1170-1221). Son of Felix Guzman and Bl. Joan of Aza, he was born at Calaruega, Spain, studied at the Univ. at Palencia, was probably ordained there while pursuing his studies and was appointed canon at Osma in 1199. There he became prior superior of the chapter, which was noted for its strict adherence to the rule of St. Benedict. In 1203 he accompanied Bishop Diego de Avezedo of Osma to Languedoc where Dominic preached against the ... Continue Reading
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Both my husband and grandson;s names are Dominic. My husband is very interested in astronomy and my grandson was born in August. No one new of St. Dominics interest or his feast day until now. Thank you for the information
I want to know more about St. Dominic.
his feast day is the 5th of august
Would like to obtain more information concerning St. Dominic.
I went to Private school In eaglerock ca. St. Dominics 7 years I dont remember learning about our schools namesake. I am glad my parents sent us 3 kids there.
I found my answer the lily or stalk of lilies refers notable chastity. The reason he is patron saint of astronomy is because his grand mother saw a star on his head during his baptism.
Why is pictured with the white flowers that St. Joseph has on his staff.
this text has really helped me to know more about this saint.
Why is he a saint?It doesn't say above?
Perhaps it was Dominic's gift to relate to both the non-knowing (uneducated/uninformed) and the knowing (educated) at a time when the most important human 'science' regarded astronomy as one of the highest forms of knowledge.
God bless you all in jesus name amen...
Nice page. I went to St Dominic,s boarding school in Hambledon Surrey run by the Sisters of The Sacred Heart Of Jesus and Mary. I used to serve mass daily very early.morning.
God bless all who had time at this school. Some very nice Sisters I will always remember.. God go with them all always Frank Kennedy
nice but i only know that he was a very good man
yeah me too! why the patron saint for astronomy?
but he is a great person!!!
This site really helped me do my religion paper. It has so much information!
i like the information that u give because its helping us learn about saints n angles
love aalayah n nadia =]
it was very helpful
very helpful as I did not know any thing about him.