Saint Dominic
Helpful for preaching, study, truth-seeking, and integrating intellect with prayer.
- Feast day: August 8
- Life and era: 1170 to 1221; Spain, France, and Italy
- Role in the Church: Priest and founder of the Order of Preachers
- Common titles: Founder of the Dominicans, Preacher, Religious founder
- Often asked for: preaching, study, truth
When is Saint Dominic's feast day?
Saint Dominic's feast day is August 8.
For a broader explanation of how feast days work in Catholic life, read the feast day guide.
Biography and witness
Dominic was a Spanish priest who founded the Order of Friars Preachers, later called the Dominicans. His mission emphasized preaching, study, and the defense of truth in charity. His legacy shaped Catholic intellectual and preaching traditions for centuries.
Why Catholics remember Saint Dominic
Saint Dominic is known for preaching, study, love of truth, and joining intellectual seriousness with prayerful life.
What is Saint Dominic the patron saint of?
Saint Dominic is often associated with preaching, study, truth.
Why people ask for the intercession of Saint Dominic
People turn to Saint Dominic when they want to speak truth clearly, study faithfully, and keep intellect connected to devotion.
Common situations
- teaching or preaching
- studying truth seriously
- explaining faith clearly
Short prayer
Saint Dominic, pray for me that I may seek truth with humility and speak it with charity.