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About St. Dominic
1170 – 1221 · Feast August 8 · Priest / Founder
Spanish founder of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans) (c. 1170-1221), called from a quiet canon's life by his journey through Cathar territory in southern France; preached doctrinal renewal in voluntary poverty. Tradition has him receiving the Rosary from Our Lady, though scholars place its origin slightly later.
St. Dominic is the patron saint of Astronomers, Falsely Accused, Astronomy, Dominican Order and Preachers.
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