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A person who has been declared a 'Doctor of the Church' has contributed in some great way, generally through writing, to the explanation or development of doctrine in the Catholic Church; arguably, the most notable writing is the Summa Theologica by St. Thomas Aquinas. Currently there are 33 Doctors of the Church:
- Albert the Great
- Alphonsus Maria de Liguori
- Ambrose of Milan
- Anselm of Canterbury
- Anthony of Padua
- Athanasius
- Augustine of Hippo
- Basil the Great
- Bede the Venerable
- Bernard of Clairvaux
- Bonaventure
- Catherine of Siena
- Cyril of Alexandria
- Cyril of Jerusalem
- Ephrem of Syria
- Francis of Sales
- Gregory Nanzianzen
- Gregory the Great
- Hilary of Poitiers
- Isidore
- Jerome
- John Chrystostom
- John Damascene
- John of the Cross
- Lawrence of Brindisi
- Leo the Great
- Peter Canisius
- Peter Chrysologus
- Peter Damian
- Robert Bellarmine
- Teresa of Avila
- Therese of Lisieux
- Thomas Aquinas
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How many Doctors of the Church?
There are currently 36 Doctors of the Church, recognized for their significant contributions to theology and doctrine in the Catholic Church.
Who is the saint that become the Doctor of the Church?
There are about 3 dozen Doctors of the Church and all of them are saints. You need to be more specific.
Which saint is the first woman Doctor of the Church?
Both Teresa of Avila and Catherine of Siena were declared Doctors of the Church in 1970.
What are 'Doctors of the Church'?
Doctor of the Church is a title conferred on about 35 saints who distinguished themselves through the orthodoxy of their theological teaching.
Why are some saints named Doctors of the Church?
Saints are named Doctors of the Church for their exceptional contributions to theology and doctrine. These individuals have demonstrated profound understanding of theological teachings and have made significant impacts on the development of Christian thought. The title of Doctor is given by the Pope to recognize their expertise and influence in shaping the beliefs of the Church.
Who was Bishop of Milano 4 original doctors of the church in 350 ad?
Ambrose
Are there non Mormon doctors in Salt Lake City Utah?
Yes! A large number of the doctors in Utah are not members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormon" church). Both of my doctors, my husband's doctor, and my son's pediatrician are not Mormons, and their offices are located in the suburbs of Salt Lake City.
Who was the first female saint to be named a Doctor of the Church in 1970?
Both Teresa of Avila and Catherine of Siena were declared Doctors of the Church in 1970.
Who is the female saint and doctor of the Church?
There are three female doctors of the Church: St. Catherine of Siena, St. Teresa of Avila and St. Therese of Lisieux.
Why is the church the center of a doctors life?
It is not clear to me that the church would necessarily be the center of a medical doctor's life. It is not a requirement of the job!. However for any person that is religious, the church would be central to their life.
What is the name of the Bishop of Milan who is a Saint and one of the original four Doctors of the Church?
St. Ambrose
What saint has not been declared a Doctor of the Church?
Actually, only a small percentage of saints have been declared Doctors of the Church. For a list see the link below.
