Several miracles involving St. Jerome are found in legends and artistic depictions, with the most famous being the legend of St. Jerome and the lion. According to tradition, a lion with a thorn stuck in its paw approached Jerome’s monastery in Bethlehem, frightening away all of the monks except for St. Jerome, who courageously drew close to the lion and removed the thorn from its paw. This compassionate act of kindness resulted in the lion becoming Jerome’s devoted companion.
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