Dominic, Saint

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• Dominic, Saint — orig. Domingo de Guzmán born 1170, Caleruega, Castile died Aug. 6, 1221, Bologna, Romagna; canonized July 3, 1234; feast day August 8 Founder of the Order of Friars Preachers, or Dominicans. He joined the religious community of the cathedral of… …   Universalium

• Dominic, Saint — (1170 1221)    Born in Calaruega, Spain, St. Dominic was educated in the University of Palencia and appointed canon of Osma in 1199. In 1203, he accompanied the bishop of Osma to Languedoc where he preached against the heresies of the local… …   Dictionary of Renaissance art

• Dominic,Saint — Dom·i·nic (dŏmʹə nĭk), Saint. 1170? 1221. Spanish born priest who preached against the Albigensian heresy and founded the Dominican order of friars (1216). * * * …   Universalium

• Saint — 1347 80, Italian ascetic and mystic. died A.D. 731, pope 715 731. died A.D. 741, pope 731 741. died A.D. 352, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 337 352. died A.D. 683, Sicilian ecclesiastic: pope 682 683. died A.D. 855, Italian ecclesiastic: pope 847… …   Universalium

• saint — saintless, adj. /saynt/, n. 1. any of certain persons of exceptional holiness of life, formally recognized as such by the Christian Church, esp. by canonization. 2. a person of great holiness, virtue, or benevolence. 3. a founder, sponsor, or… …   Universalium

• Dominic Savio — Saint Dominic Savio A prayer card depicting St. Dominic Savio. Confessor Born April 2, 1842(1842 04 02) San Giovanni, a …   Wikipedia

• Dominic Perri — Montreal City Councillor for Saint Léonard Ouest Ward Incumbent Assumed office 2005 Preceded by position created Montreal City Councillor for Saint Lé …   Wikipedia

• Saint Dominic's Preview — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda Saint Dominic s Preview Álbum de estudio de Van Morrison Publicación Julio de 1972 Reedición: septiembre de 2008 Grabación …   Wikipedia Español

• Saint Dominic's Preview (canción) — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda «Saint Dominic s Preview» Canción de Van Morrison Álbum Saint Dominic s Preview Publicación Julio de 1972 …   Wikipedia Español

• Dominic de la Calzada — Saint Dominic de la Calzada Statue of Dominic de la Calzada, Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada. Born May 12, 1019 Viloria de Rioja, Spain …   Wikipedia