ST. THOMAS AQUINAS

EARLY LIFE

• Saint Thomas was born in Roccasecca, Italy, in the year 1225.
• He began early schooling at age 5 at the Monte Casino.
• He then went to a university, where he was introduced to his philosophical influences, Aristotle, Averroes, and Maimonides.

At his university, he met John of St. Julian, a Dominican preacher, who convinced him to join the Dominican order.

In 1252, he traveled to Paris to get his masters degree in theology. Then, he started teaching bible verses to his classes and wrote books.

He wrote 46 books!

He was canonized July 18, 1323 in Avignon by Pope John Paul XXII

His feast day is January 28th.

Fun fact:
Thomas Aquinas, a bright student, was called "dumb ox" by his classmates for being quiet.

He is most famous for being a doctor of the church and writing "Summa Theologica" which is five volumes about the Christian mysteries.

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SOURCES:

• acatholiclife.blogspot.org
• en.m.wikipedia.org
• https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=41&ved=0ahUKEwiw87L93oXMAhUE8...