August 8th- St. Dominic, Priest and Friar 1170-1221

Born at Calaruega in Spain of the noble family of Guzman, Dominic studied the liberal arts and theology at Palencia. At first he was made a canon of the church of Osma ; later he became the founder of the Order of Preachers.

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August 8th- St. Dominic, Priest and Friar 1170-1221