Santo Domingo de Guzmán

Santo Domingo de Guzmán, also known as Saint Dominic, was a 13th-century Spanish priest who founded the Dominican Order, a Catholic religious community dedicated to preaching, education, and combating heresy. He emphasized learning, prayer, and service to others, founding monasteries and schools across Europe. His teachings and organization's growth played a significant role in the development of the Catholic Church's intellectual and spiritual life during the Middle Ages. Today, he is venerated as a saint, and his legacy continues through the Dominican Order's ongoing work in education, mission, and community service worldwide.