The feast of Saint Jerome is celebrated every year on 30 September. St. Jerome is the Church Father and translator of the Bible, known for his devotion to the study of the Bible and his contribution to the Christian liturgy. He is often invoked for spiritual guidance and wisdom. Saint Jerome, guide for Bible study and Christian liturgy, pray for us to be instruments of devotion to God and wisdom.
Who is Saint Jerome?
His story
Saint Jerome is a saint of the Catholic Church, known for his translation of the Bible into Latin, known as the Vulgate. He was born in 340 in Stridon, Dalmatia (now Croatia), and died in 420 in Bethlehem, Palestine. Saint Jerome was a respected monk and theologian who devoted his life to studying the Bible and translating its texts into Latin. He is considered one of the fathers of the Latin Church and is often depicted in paintings and sculptures with a translation of the Bible.
His significance
Saint Jerome is considered one of the most important saints of the Catholic Church and is honoured for his deep knowledge of the Scriptures, his commitment to the monastic life and his love for prayer. He is often depicted with a translation of the Bible or a lion, in reference to a legend that he healed a lion.I
Celebration of the Feast of Saint Jerome
Religious rituals
Religious rituals around the feast of Saint Jerome are celebrated mainly by the Catholic and Orthodox Churches. Ceremonies include masses, prayers and readings from the writings of Saint Jerome, as well as the celebration of his birthday on 30 September. Pilgrimages can also be organised to visit sites related to the life of Saint Jerome.
Prayer to Saint Jerome
O Saint Jerome, you who dedicated your life to the search for divine truth and to the translation of the Bible into Latin, we invoke you today.
Help us to follow your example by striving to better understand the Word of God and to live by its teachings.
Grant us the wisdom, patience and determination that you have shown in your work, and inspire us to pursue our own spiritual journey with determination.
Protect us from worldly temptations and deception, and give us the strength to persevere in faith, no matter what obstacles we encounter.
We thank you for your influence on the Church and for all that you have done to spread the knowledge of God among people.
We ask you to watch over us now and forever.
Amen.
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