St. Dominic (Saint Dominic de Guzmán)

Saint Dominic de Guzmán was a 13th-century Spanish priest and preacher who founded the Dominican Order, a Catholic religious community dedicated to education, preaching, and defending the faith. Born around 1170, he focused on combating heresy and promoting knowledge of God through study and service. His order emphasized scholarly work, community life, and evangelization, which had a lasting influence on the Church. Recognized as a saint for his piety and dedication, Dominic's legacy includes the promotion of learning and the establishment of institutions like universities that continue to serve as centers of theological education.