Yes, he was very close to Albert the Great.
The best known was Saint Albert the Great.
Saint Thomas Aquinas was a student of Albert the Great.
St. Albert The Great, John of St. Julian and Petrus de Ibernia were major influences on Thomas Aquinas.
The patron saint of schools who was once called the Dumb Ox by his classmates, but went on to write many treatises on the faith, is St. Thomas Aquinas. He studied under St. Albert the Great, who recognized his intellectual potential and encouraged him in his studies and writings. St. Thomas Aquinas is known for his comprehensive theological and philosophical works, including the Summa Theologica.
St. Albert the Great, while not the patron saint of science is the patron saint of scientists. He was the teacher and mentor of St Thomas Aquinas.
St. Thomas (in my opinion) is trying to say that if we change our nature, such as living a life of sin, to living a life of holiness, grace will build because of that change. Hence, grace builds on nature..Catholic AnswerHe didn't say "grace builds on nature", that was his teacher, St. Albert the Great. This is a common error - as in many priests and bishops make it as well (as well as most web sites if you do a google search). St. Thomas Aquinas, the Common Doctor of the Church, said "grace perfects nature". His teacher and mentor, St. Albert the Great is the one who said, "grace builds on nature." See the link below.
As St. Thomas lived during the 13th century, you could say that he received the equivalent of a doctorate under St. Anselm the Great.
Roman Catholic AnswerThe Angelic Doctor: St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-74) was a Dominican, and a student of St. Albert the Great. St. Thomas was, along with St. Augustine, the greatest theologican that the Catholic Church has ever produced. His works are still used to this day to teach theology.
Thomas Aquinas is referring to a quote by Pope Gregory I in his work "Pastoral Care." Gregory's quote emphasizes the limitations of human language in articulating the mysteries of God, suggesting that the human attempt to understand and express divine concepts can only be a feeble imitation of the lofty truths of God. Aquinas includes this quote to highlight the challenges inherent in discussing theological matters and the importance of humility in approaching divine mysteries.
Yes, Saint Thomas Aquinas is often considered the patron saint of students and scholars. He is revered for his intellect and wisdom, making him a fitting figure for those seeking knowledge and guidance in their studies.
There are a number of saints who were great writers. Probably the best known were Thomas Aquinas and Augustine of Hippo. Then we have Saints Matthew, Mark, Luke and John as well as Saint Paul.
1st Answer:Aristotle, Plato, and Socrates.2nd Answer:Famous medieval scientists included Bede, Albert the Great, Roger Bacon, Thomas Aquinas, John Duns Scotus, and William of Ockham. There is a link below to an article on medieval European scientists.Sorry, but Aristotle, Plato, and Socrates were ancient Greeks who lived about 800 years before the Middle Ages began.