St. Jerome lived from 340 C.E—420 C.E and died in Bethlehem on September 30, which is now his memorial date.
St. Jerome is known for his scholarly works and translations, becoming the Patron Saint of Students, Librarians and Scholars.
He lived many of his years as a semi-recluse in the Syrian deserts and is reported to have drawn a thorn from a lion’s paw; the animal stayed loyally at his side for his remaining years.
He is represented by: a cardinal’s hat; a lion; as an old man with a lion. Many of the most beautiful images of St. Jerome show him surrounded by books, with a lion at his feet.
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