Italian Dominican friar, archbishop of Genoa and author
A 13th-century Dominican who assembled the medieval world's most popular book of saint stories — part miracle, part folklore, all designed to hold a congregation's attention.
Jacobus de Voragine was born around 1230 in Italy and joined the Dominican order. He compiled the Golden Legend, gathering the legendary lives of the medieval church's greater saints into a single collection. The work became one of the most widely read religious texts of the Middle Ages. He later rose to archbishop of Genoa, serving until his death in July 1298.
Sourced, dated quotes from Jacobus da Varagine
The time of Advent lasts four weeks, because there are four comings of the Lord: in the flesh, in the spirit, at the moment of death, and at the moment of Judgment.
Nicholas, a citizen of Patera, was born to wealthy and holy parents.
Anastasia was a noble Roman woman, daughter of Pretestato, a very illustrious but pagan man.
When Thomas of Canterbury was at the court of the King of England, he realised that what was happening there was contrary to religion.
Fourth and last is the sign of the circumcision of Jesus, which Christ deigned to accept on this day. He wanted to be circumcised for many reasons.
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