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Saint Jerome

Doctor of the Church

347 - 420

Feast day: September 30

Patronage: archeologists; archivists; Bible scholars;librarians; libraries; schoolchildren; students;translators

Saint Jerome, Doctor of the Church is best known for his translation of the Bible into Latin (the Vulgate), and his commentaries on the Gospel of the Hebrews. His list of writings is extensive.

Prints, plaques & holy cards available for purchase. (website)

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Happy Feast Day

Saint Januarius (St. Gennaro)

Died 305

Feast Day: September 19

Patronage: blood banks; Naples; volcanic eruptions

Saint Januarius was a bishop of Benevento, Italy. When visiting prisoners, during the Diocletian reign, he too was imprisoned. They were thrown to a wild bear who didn’t harm them, then they were beheaded. For 600 years vials of St. Januarius’ blood have liquified up to 18 times each year. This miraculous event continues today and has been intensely studied by scientists.

Prints, plaques & holy cards available for purchase here: (website)