Jacobus de Voragine

Jacobus de Voragine was a 13th-century Italian theologian and archbishop of Genoa, best known for his work "The Golden Legend." This collection of hagiographies, or biographies of saints, was immensely popular in medieval Europe and served as a key source of inspiration for art, literature, and religious practice. The stories in "The Golden Legend" not only conveyed moral lessons but also highlighted the virtues and miraculous deeds of saints, helping to shape the medieval understanding of sanctity and the Christian faith. His influence extended well beyond his lifetime, impacting culture and spirituality for centuries.