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Thomas Aquinas is heralded as the most influential Western medieval legal scholar and theologist. He is most famous for his monumental work Summa Theologica. He was named "Doctor Angelicus" and "Doctor Communis" in the year 1568.

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Why was Thomas Aquinas proclaimed as a Doctor of the Church?

Thomas Aquinas is heralded as the most influential Western medieval legal scholar and theologist. He is most famous for his monumental work Summa Theologica. He was named "Doctor Angelicus" and "Doctor Communis" in the year 1568.


Did Thomas Aquinas break with the Catholic Church?

No, Thomas Aquinas was one of the greatest theologians and saints of the Catholic Church.


Who was St. Thomas Aquinas?

Catholic AnswerSt. Thomas Aquinas (1225-74) was a Dominican priest, a philosopher, theologian and has been declared a Doctor of the Church known as the Angelic Doctor. St. Thomas was probably the most famous theologian the Church has ever had, and he produced numerous works including his Summa Theologica which is the principal doctrinal synthesis in Catholic Theology still used today in the seminary to teach theology.


When was Thomas Aquinas canonized?

St. Thomas Aquinas was canonized on July 18, 1323, by Pope John XXII.St. Thomas Aquinas, priest and doctor of the Church, patron of all universities and of students. His feast day is January 28th.As a reward for his fidelity, God conferred upon him the gift of perfect chastity, which has merited for him the title of the "Angelic Doctor".St. Thomas was one of the greatest and most influential theologians of all time. He was canonized in 1323 and declared Doctor of the Church by Pope Pius V.


Who is an angelic doctor?

The Angelic Doctor is St. Thomas Aquinas.


Which saint was one of the greatest theologians and a doctor of the church?

St. Thomas Aquinas is known as one of the greatest theologians and a doctor of the church. His writings, especially the Summa Theologica, continue to have a profound influence on Catholic theology and philosophy.


Who is an angel?

The Angelic Doctor is St. Thomas Aquinas.


Which denomination Thomas Aquinas belong to?

By denomination I presume you mean religious order. Thomas Aquinas was a member of the Order of Preachers - the Dominicans.


Was St. Thomas Aquinas married?

No, Thomas Aquinas was a priest and never married.


Was Thomas aquinas a clergyman?

Yes, Thomas Aquinas was a clergyman. He was a Dominican friar and priest in the Catholic Church known for his contributions to philosophy and theology.


When did St. Thomas Aquinas become a saint?

St. Thomas was one of the greatest and most influential theologians of all time. He was canonized in 1323 and declared Doctor of the Church by Pope Pius V.


What colour will the priest where on the 28 th of January?

The 28th of January is the Memorial of St. Thomas Aquinas, priest and doctor of the Church. He was not a martyr, thus the color for the Memorial is white.