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Dominic de Guzmán
Founder
Sanctified Life
1170 — 1221
Caleruega, Spain
Also Known As
Founder of the DominicansApostle of the Rosary
Patronage
astronomers,Dominican Republic,falsely accused
"A man who governs his passions is master of his world. We must either command them or be enslaved by them."
A Spanish priest who founded the Order of Preachers (Dominicans) to combat heresy through intellectual study and poverty. Legend says the Virgin Mary gave him the Rosary as a spiritual weapon. His order produced giants like St. Thomas Aquinas.
Historical Legacy
Historical Journey
Historical Summary (Wikidata)
Italian Dominican friar, philosopher, Catholic priest, and Doctor of the Church (1225–1274)
Historical Depiction
Wikimedia Commons Source
Tradition
Dominican Order
Titles & Roles
• Catholic theologian• philosopher• professor• friar
Sacred Symbols
dog torch
Hound of the Lord
rosary
Marian Devotion
Life Journey
Early Life
Studious youth in Spain, sold his books to feed the poor during a famine.
The Turning Point
Encountering the Albigensian heresy and realizing the need for educated preachers.
Historical Legacy
Founded the Order of Preachers; spent nights in prayer and days in preaching.