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Doctor of the Church (Latin: doctor "teacher"), also referred to as Doctor of the Universal Church (Latin: Doctor Ecclesiae Universalis), is a title given by the Catholic Church to saints recognized as having made a significant contribution to theology or doctrine through their research, study, or writing.
Franciscan Doctors of the Church (3 P) J. Jerome (3 C, 10 P) Pages in category "Doctors of the Church" The following 50 pages are in this category, out of 50 total.
They were highly influential bishops of the early church who played pivotal roles in shaping Christian theology. In Eastern Christianity they are also known as the Three Great Hierarchs and Ecumenical Teachers, while in Roman Catholicism the three are honored as Doctors of the Church .
Bearers carry the relic and the statue in honor of St. Anthony of Padua during a procession in Rome, Italy. St. Anthony of Padua was proclaimed a doctor of the church in 1946. Stefano Montesi ...
Clergy are often referred to with the title Doctor (Dr.), or have D.D. ... of a sub-national Church: The Most Reverend (Rev.) Archbishop John of Terirem, Archbishop ...
Robert Bellarmine (1542–1621), Cardinal and Doctor of the Church. John Berchmans (1599–1621), Belgian seminarian. Jacques Berthieu (1838–1896), French missionary who died as a martyr in Madagascar. Andrew Bobola (1591–1657), Polish martyr. Francis Borgia (1510–1572), third Superior General of the Society of Jesus.
Teaching Elders are ordained by the Presbytery and fill the role of pastor. Ruling Elders are ordained by the local church and serve on a board that leads the church. Deacon: Priestess: Specific to Christian spiritualist, Independent protestant, and Non-denominational Christian, women who are ministers. [1] [2] [3] Bishop: See also Bishop ...
It was customary in the European Middle Ages, more precisely in the period of scholasticism which extended into early modern times, to designate the more celebrated among the doctors of theology and law by epithets or surnames which were supposed to express their characteristic excellence or dignity. The following list exhibits the principal ...