Title

Reliquary containing relics of Saint Thomas Aquinas, Saint Rose of Lima, Saint Catherine of Siena, Saint Dominic, and Saint Albertus Magnus

Creator

Preview

Creation Date

Unknown

Description

Reliquary containing relics of Saint Thomas Aquinas, Saint Rose of Lima, Saint Catherine of Siena, Saint Dominic, and Saint Albertus Magnus. Saint Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) is an incredibly influential philosopher and theologian who contributed much to Christianity and Catholicism. He is a Doctor of the Church and is greatly studied, particularly by priests. Saint Rose of Lima (1586-1617) is known for her care of the sick and needy, and was the first person born in the Americas to be canonized. Saint Catherine of Siena (1347-1380) is one of the patron saints of Italy and a Doctor of the Church. Saint Dominic (1170-1221) founded the Dominican order. Saint Albertus (1195-1280) was a friar, bishop and scholar.

Permission Statement

U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital resource. Commercial use or distribution of the resource is not permitted without prior permission of the copyright holder. Please contact Roesch Library at the University of Dayton to inquire concerning available permission to use the digital image.