Saint Jerome

Born: 342, Dalmatia (present day Croatia or Slovenia)

Died: 420

Patron saint of students and translators.

Converted to Christianity after having lived recklessly and sinfully as a young man.

Was known for his wit and sarcasm which made him some enemies; but he took faith very seriously.

Performed extensive translation of Bible from Hebrew and Old Latin into contemporary language.

Said: “The friendship that can cease has never been real,” and “When the stomach is full, it is easy to talk of fasting.”