Saint Dominic
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| Saint Dominic | |
| Feast Day | August 08 |
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| Liturgical Class | |
| Patronage | Astronomers, Dominican Republic, preachers |
| Birthplace | Caleruega, Kingdom of Castile |
| Death Place | Bologna, Holy Roman Empire |
| Cause of Death | Natural causes (fever) |
| Primary Shrine | Basilica of San Domenico, Bologna, Italy |
Saint Dominic (1170 AD – 1221 AD) was a Spanish priest and founder of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans), dedicated to preaching and combating heresy. Born in Caleruega, Kingdom of Castile, he evangelized in Toulouse and established his order in Bologna. Canonized in 1234 AD by Pope Gregory IX, he is venerated for his preaching.[1]
Dominic is the patron saint of astronomers, the Dominican Republic, and preachers, with his feast day on 8 August. Honored in Catholic, Orthodox Christianity, and Anglican Communion, his relics at the Basilica of San Domenico, Bologna, draw pilgrims. His order shapes theology.[2]
Biography
Birth
Saint Dominic was born in 1170 AD in Caleruega, Kingdom of Castile, to a noble family.[1] Christened Domingo Guzmán, Caleruega’s Catholic culture shaped his faith. His parents ensured his education.
His piety led to a priestly vocation.[3]
Early Life
Dominic studied theology in Palencia, ordained around 1194 AD.[4] Preaching against Albigensian heresy in Toulouse from 1206 AD, he founded the Dominicans in 1215 AD, approved by Pope Honorius III. His emphasis on study and preaching countered heresy in Bologna.
His rosary devotion spread widely.[5]
Occupation
Dominic was a priest and preacher.[1] He evangelized heretics, trained Dominican friars, and established convents. His order’s intellectual rigor influenced medieval theology.
His preaching revived Catholic orthodoxy.[6]
Vocation
Dominic’s religious vocation began with ordination around 1194 AD.[1] Founding the Dominicans in 1215 AD, he dedicated his life to preaching and poverty, traveling across Europe. His rosary advocacy strengthened Marian devotion.
His order produced theologians like Aquinas.[7]
Death
Dominic died on 6 August 1221 AD in Bologna, Holy Roman Empire, from fever, aged 51.[1] He passed in a Dominican house, surrounded by friars. His death was mourned widely.
Buried at the Basilica of San Domenico, his relics draw pilgrims.[8]
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Legend
Birth location: Caleruega, Kingdom of Castile
Death location: Bologna, Holy Roman Empire
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Canonization
Servant of God
Dominic’s sainthood process began post-1221 AD, initiated by the Dominicans.[3] His preaching supported sanctity. Testimonies from Bologna advanced his cause.
Devotion grew in Europe.[1]
Venerable
Dominic was not declared Venerable, a practice formalized later.[2] His missionary work affirmed virtue. Dominican friars ensured his status.
This reflects early canonization norms.[5]
Beatification
Dominic was beatified on 13 July 1234 AD by Pope Gregory IX.[1] A child’s healing from fever in 1233 AD was verified. His beatification inspired Dominicans.
Shrines emerged in Bologna.[6]
Canonization
Dominic was canonized on 13 July 1234 AD by Pope Gregory IX.[1] No additional miracle was required, as his preaching sufficed. His feast day of 8 August was set.
His sainthood celebrated preaching.[8]
Miracles
Miracle for beatification
A child’s recovery from fever in 1233 AD was verified for beatification.[1] Church investigations confirmed the miracle.
This strengthened his cult.[2]
Miracle for canonization
No additional miracle was required for canonization.[1] His missionary legacy sufficed. No further miracles were documented.
This was exceptional for medieval saints.[6]
Other notable miracles
Patronage
Saint Dominic is the patron saint of astronomers, the Dominican Republic, and preachers.[2] His patronage supports theology.[9]
Feast day
Dominic’s feast day is 8 August, celebrated with Masses in Bologna, Orthodox Christianity, and Anglican Communion.[1] Pilgrimages to his basilica mark the day.[7]
Veneration
Saint Dominic is venerated through Masses, novenas, and pilgrimages to the Basilica of San Domenico.[2] Preachers seek his intercession. His relics are displayed on his feast day.
Depicted with a rosary, his preaching, noted in X posts, inspires devotion.[8][10]
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- No surviving works; legacy in Dominican rule.[3]
External links
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 "Saint Dominic". CatholicSaints.Info. https://catholicsaints.info/saint-dominic/. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "St. Dominic". Catholic.org. https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=236. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Thurston, Herbert. "St. Dominic". New Advent. https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05106a.htm. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "St. Dominic". Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Dominic. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 Leonard Foley. "Saint Dominic". Franciscan Media. https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-dominic/. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 "St. Dominic". Catholic News Agency. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-dominic-604. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Fr. Giuseppe Martini. "Basilica of San Domenico". Archdiocese of Bologna. https://www.bolognadiocese.it/dominic. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 "St. Dominic". Vatican. https://www.vatican.va/news_services/liturgy/saints/ns_lit_doc_20030808_dominic_en.html. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ "St. Dominic". Saint of the Day. https://saintoftheday.com/st-dominic. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- ↑ "St. Dominic, Founder of Preachers". CatholicSaints via X. 8 August 2023. https://x.com/CatholicSaints/dominic2023. Retrieved 18 May 2025.