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What groups recognize St. Jerome as their patron saint?

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José de Ribera: Saint Jerome — St. Jerome *Saint Jerome*, oil on canvas by José de Ribera (Jusepe de Ribera, Lo Spagnoletto), c. 1638–40; in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

St. Jerome is recognized as the patron saint of the following groups:

Biblical scholars
Librarians
Students
Translators
Archaeologists1

St. Jerome is celebrated as the most learned of the Latin Fathers and is particularly renowned for his translation of the Bible into Latin, known as the Vulgate. Due to the enduring importance of his scholarly contributions, he has been designated a doctor of the church by the Roman Catholic Church.21