Saint Nicholas, one of the most popular minor saints who is now traditionally associated with the festival of Christmas. In many countries children receive gifts on December 6, St. Nicholas Day. He is one of the patron saints of children and of sailors.
St. Francis of Assisi Saint Francis of Assisi Receiving the Stigmata, oil on panel by the Master of Hoogstraten, c. 1510; in the Prado Museum. (more) Franciscan religious order Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Written and fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica ...
St. Jerome was a biblical translator and monastic leader who is traditionally regarded as the most learned of the Latin Fathers. He is known particularly for his Latin translation of the Bible, the Vulgate, and has been designated a doctor of the church.