His works have been the basis of thinking of the Catholic Church ever since he lived. They systematized her great thoughts and teaching, and combined Greek wisdom and scholarship methods with the truth of Christianity. Pope Leo VIII commanded that his teachings be studied by all theology students. He was proclaimed a Doctor of the Church in 1567.
An interesting side note. Thomas was a very large, obese man who spoke very little. In the seminary he earned the nick name of the "Dumb Ox."
he was a saint
There is no such saint. There is a Thomas Aquinas and an Augustine of Hippo but no Saint Augustine Aquinas.
Saint Thomas Aquinas was born on January 28, 1225.
Saint Thomas Aquinas was born on January 28, 1225.
Saint Thomas Aquinas University's motto is 'Facientes Veritatem'.
Saint Thomas Aquinas died on March 7, 1274 at the age of 49.
Saint Thomas Aquinas University was created on 1580-06-13.
Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas was created in 1577.
Saint Thomas Aquinas died on March 7, 1274 at the age of 49.
Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas's motto is 'The charity of truth'.
Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas's motto is 'Caritas veritatis'.
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