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In January 2022, Pope Francis bestowed the title doctor of the church on St. Irenaeus of Lyons, a Christian bishop who died about A.D. 200. For centuries, Christians in both the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches have venerated him as a saint. As a specialist in medieval Christianity, I…
A specialist in medieval Christianity reflects on why some Roman Catholic saints are called doctors of the Church, the meaning of the title, and why it is important today.
(The Conversation) — Saints are recognized for exceptional virtue and faith. But some also are commemorated for their scholarship.
In January 2022, Pope Francis bestowed the title doctor of the church on St. Irenaeus of Lyons, a Christian bishop who died about A.D. 200 For centuri
In January 2022, Pope Francis bestowed the title doctor of the church on St. Irenaeus of Lyons, a Christian bishop who died about A.D. 200 For centuri