Place and dates: (Damascus, Syria) 675-749 Writings: Notable poet.

Wrote reforms for popes,

Writings: Sou rce of Knowled ge: three part text of clergy, monks Doctors of the Church
dogmatic theology in the early Greek church; contains a
complete theological system based on the early Greek St. Robert Bellarmine St. Albert the Great
fathers and synods of 4th-7th centuries Personal: Jesuit theologian. Cardinal Archbishop of Personal : Bishop of Ratisbon, 1260-1293
Capua. Revision of the Vulgate (1592). Introduced Greek and Arabic science and philosophy into
St. John of the Cross Leader of the Counter Reformation the medieval world
Personal: Western mystic. Combined mysticism with the Named in 1931 by Pius XI Dates: 1542-1621 Dominican, Order of Preachers
theology and philosophy of Aquinas. Became a Carmelite Writings: Disputations on the Controversies of the Teacher of Thomas Aquinas
monk in 1563. Ordained a priest in 1567. Organized the Christian Faith: (1568-93) Named in 1932 by Pius XI Dates: 1206-1280
Discalced Carmelites in 1568. Imprisoned for monastic Writings: Su mma Theologiae (1270): attempted to
reform 1576-1577 St. Teresa of Avila reconcile Aristotelianism and Christianity, S entences: a
Named in 1926 by Benedict XV Dates: 1542-1591 Personal: Western mystic. Foundress of the Order of commentary on Peter the Lombard, D e Unitate
Writings: Spiritual Canticle: a mystical poem, Living Discalced Carmelites. Entered the convent in 1535 Intellectu s: against the Averrhoists
Flame of Love: a mystical poem, Dark Night of the Soul: Founded the new order in 1562. Worked with the aid of
describes the soul's progress in union with God St. John of the Cross, Spanish mystic and Doctor of the St. Alphonsus Liguori
Church Personal: Founded the Redemptorist Order in 1732
St. Lawrence of Brindisi Named in 1970 by Pope Paul VI Dates: 1515-1582 Bishop of St. Agatha, 1756-1775
Personal: Capuchin. Worked for the conversion of the Writings: The Way of Perfection: (1565) advice to her Named in 1871 by Pius IX Place and dates:1696-1787
Jews. Confronted the rise of Lutheranism nuns, The Interior Castle: (1577) The Foundations: Writings: Moral Theology, Glories of Mary: (1750)
Organized Catholic princes against Turkish invasion (1573-1582) the origins of the Discalced Carmelites
Named in 1959 by John XXIII Dates: 1559-1619 St. Ambrose
Writings: Sermons, A commentary on Genesis, Writings St. Therese of Lisieux Personal: Bishop of Milan (374)
against Lutheranism Personal: Carmelite Nun: Sister Theresa of the Child Defended the churches of Milan against Arianism
Jesus, also known as "The Little Flower of Jesus" Friend of Monica (mother of Augustine) and finally
St. Leo the Great Canonized: May 17, 1925. Created a Doctor of the brought Augustine into the Church
Personal: Pope, 440-461 Church by Pope John Paul II, October 19, 1997 Place and dates: (Tier, now in Germany) 340?-397
Confirmed the doctrine of the Incarnation (Council of The third woman among 33 Doctors Writings: O n Faith: a Christian morals manual, O n the
Chalcedon, 451). Held the doctrinal primacy of Rome Born: Alencon, France, January 2, 1873 S acraments: an exegetical treatise, O n the H oly Spirit: an
Persuaded Atilla the Hun not to invade Rome Died: Lisieux, France, September 30, 1897 exegetical treatise, Composed many hymns
Named in 1754 by Benedict XIV Dates: 461 Writings: Autobiography of a Saint: Letter and Spiritual
Writings: 143 surviving letters, 96 sermons Counsels St. Anselm
Personal: Benedictine monk
St. Peter Canisius St. Thomas Aquinas Theologian and Philosopher; Philosopher; proposed
Personal: Jesuit. Second great Apostle of Germany Personal: Theologian famous argument for existence of God
Leader, Counter-Reformation Named in 1568 by Pius V. Italian philosopher. Archbishop of Canterbury, 1093-1100
Named in 1925 by Pius XI Dates: 1521-1597 Educated at Monte Cassino. Ordained a priest in 1250 Named in 1720 by Clement XI Dates: 1033-1109
Writings: Catechism (1560): instructed the faithful to Advisor and lecturer to the papal court, 1259-1268 Writings: M onologiu m (1077): God as highest being and
defend their Faith Place and dates: 1225-1274 His attributes, P roslogiu m (1078): Faith seeking
Writings: Eighty works are ascribed to him. Summa understanding, C u rD eu s H omo (1093): On the
St. Peter Chrysologus Contra Gentiles: "On the Truth of Catholic Faith," 1261- Incarnation and crucifixion
Personal: Called chrysologus (golden-mouthed) because 1264: one of his greatest works, closely reasoned treatise
of exceptional preaching eloquence on the truth of Christianity, S u mma Theologica:a St. Anthony of Padua
Archbishop of Ravenna, 433-450 su mmary of theology, (1265-1273) Personal: Franciscan monk
Named in 1729 by Benedict XIII Dates: 406-450 Theologian with exceptional intellectual and oratorical
Writings: Many sermons survive gifts
Named in 1946 by Pius XII Dates: 1195-1231
St. Peter Damian Writings: Lector in theology: taught at Bologna,
Personal: Benedictine monk. Cardinal and Bishop Pope John Paul II Society of Evangelists
Montpellier, and Toulouse
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St. Athanasius Named in 1588 by Sixtus V Dates: 1217-1274 anthology of the writings of Origen
Personal: Eastern theologian Writings: B reviloqu iu m (1254): Commentary on Sacred
Named in 1568 by Pius V Dates: 293-373 Scripture, Jou rney of the M ind to God (1259) , L ife of S t. St. Gregory the Great
Writings: D iscou rses A gainstthe A rians,H istory of the Francis of A ssisi(1263) Personal: Prefect of Rome in 570
A rians, A pology A gainstthe A rian,O n the D ecrees of the Became a monk in 575
N icene S ynod St. Catherine of Siena Elected pope (r. 590-604).
Personal: Western mystic Enhanced prestige of the papacy
St. Augustine Joined the Dominican Order in 1353 Upheld Rome's traditional claims of church primacy over
Personal: Son of Monica (332?-387) Born a pagan Convinced Pope Gregory XI to return to Rome from the patriarch of Constantinople. Introduced liturgical
Converted in 387 and baptized by Ambrose Avignon reforms and Gregorian chant. Extensive pastoral activity.
Ordained a priest in 391 Bishop of Hippo (395) Noted for works of charity and unity in the Church Place and dates: (Rome) 540?-604
Combated Manichean heresy (conflict of Good and Evil) Named in 1970 by Pope Paul VI Dates: 1347-1380 Writings: M oralia: a commentary on the B ookof Job,
Place and dates: (Numidia, now Algeria) 354-430 Writings: Letters on spiritual matters, D ialogu e: her P astoralC are,D ialogu es: legends of saints of his own
Writings: C onfessions (c. 400): his autobiography, The ideals of reform and repentance time
C ity of God (413-426): great Christian apologia; a
theological philosophy of history, Retractions (428): final St. Cyril of Alexandria St. Hilary of Poitiers
verdict of earlier works, Epistles (386-429) , O n Free W ill Personal: Patriarch of Alexandria in 412 Personal: Pagan, convert in 350 Bishop of Poitiers, 353
(388-395), O n C hristian D octrine (397), O n B aptism: Leader of the Council of Ephesus, 431 Defended the decrees of the Council of Nicaea
A gainstthe D onatists (400) O n the Trinity (400-416), O n Instrumental in condemning Nestorianism Named in 1851 by Pius IX Dates: 315?-368?
N atu re and Grace (415), H omilies Place and dates: (Alexandria) 376-444 Writings: D e Trinitate:against the Arians, D e S ynod is,
Writings: Against Nestorius, Against Julian the Commentary of the Psalms, Commentary of Matthew's
St. Basil the Great Apostate, Prolific writer Gospel
Personal: Brother of Gregory of Nyssa and a friend of
Gregory of Nazianzus, Patriarch of Eastern monasticism St. Cyril of Jerusalem St. Isidore of Seville
Wrote a rule of the monastic way of life Personal: Bishop of Jerusalem in 351 Personal: Encyclopedic knowledge
Founded the Basilian monks (360) Embroiled in controversy over episcopal duties Archbishop of Seville
Bishop of Caesarea (370). Place and dates: (Jerusalem) 315?-387? Conversion of Visigoths. Organizing the church in Spain
Place and dates: (Caesarea Mazaca) 329?-379 Writings: 2 3Treatises: addressed to catechumens and Named in 1722 by Innocent XIII Dates: 560?-636?
Writings: A gainstE u nomiu s: written against the Arian newly baptized Writings: D e N atu ra Reru m, Etymologies: an
leader Eunomius, O n the H oly Spirit: a doctrinal treatise, encyclopedia, C hronica M ajora: a compilation from
M oralia: an anthology of New Testament verses, L itu rgy St. Ephraem the Syrian church historians Biographies, A summary of Christian
of S t.B asil Personal: Deacon, monk doctrine
Noted for his defense of the Church, the mysteries of Our
St. Bede, the Venerable Lord and the honor of the Virgin Mary. St. Jerome
Personal: English Benedictine monk and prolific writer Named in 1920 by Benedict XV Dates: 306?-373 Personal : Biblical scholar. Ordained a priest in 386
Named in 1899 by Leo XIII Dates: 673?-735 Writings: Wrote exegetical works and hymns Secretary to Pope Damasus I in 382
Writings: E cclesiasticalH istory of the E nglishP eople Confronted many heresies, especially Pelagianism
(731), O n the Reckoningof Time (725), H istoria A bbatu m St. Francis de Sales Place & dates: (Stridon, present day Slovenia) 345?-419
(725) Personal: Named in 1877 by Pius IX Writings: The V u lgate: translated the Bible from Hebrew
Bishop of Genova, 1602-1622 and Greek into Latin, 383-384, in Rome
St. Bernard of Clairvaux Founded the Order of the Visitation
Personal: Cistercian monk Confronted the rise of Calvinism Dates: 1567-1622 St. John Chrysostom
Preacher of the Second Crusade. Founded over 90 Writings: Introd u ction to the D evou tL ife: (1609) Personal: Ordained a priest in 386. Greatest orator of
monasteries the early Church. Patriarch of Constantinople in 398
Named in 1830 by Pius VIII Dates: 1090-1153 St. Gregory Nazianzus Place and dates: (Antioch, Syria) 349?-407
Writings: The L ove of God (1127), C onsid eration to Personal: Bishop of Sasima (371) Writings: O n the P riesthood , H omilies,Wrote
Eu gene III(1148) Took charge of the Nicene congregation of commentaries, epistles, treatises, and liturgies
Constantinople where he delivered five discourses on the
St. Bonaventure Trinity that earned him fame as "The Theologian" St. John Damascene
Personal: Franciscan friar, Philosopher, theologian, Place and dates: (Nazianzus in Capadocia, now Turkey) Personal: Financial officer to Saracen caliph. Resigned
Cardinal Archbishop of Albano 329?-389 in 700. Entered a monastery and ordained a priest.
Assisted at Council of Lyons Writings: P hilokalia (Love of the Beautiful): an Opposed the Iconoclasts