Blessed Albert the Great
Born in Swabia at the end of the 12th century, Albert the Great was one of the greatest geniuses of the Middle Ages, exc…
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philosopher
6 saints
Saint Alexander the Charcoal Burner
A philosopher of noble birth, Alexander chose out of humility to become a charcoal burner in Comana to hide his learning…
Clement of Alexandria
A scholar and converted philosopher, Clement of Alexandria directed the famous Catechetical School of Alexandria followi…
Saint Hyginus, Pope and Martyr
A philosopher of Athenian origin, Hyginus became pope during the reign of Antoninus Pius. His pontificate was marked by …
Saint Severinus Boethius
A universal scholar and minister to King Theodoric, Boethius was a model of the Christian statesman, combining ancient w…
Saint Theotimus of Tomis
Bishop of Tomis in the early 5th century, Theotimus combined Greek philosophy with evangelical virtues. Known as the 'go…