Raymond of Penyafort
Catalan archbishop and saint
Born
1175
850 years ago
Died
January 6th, 1275
750 years ago — 100 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Spain
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A prominent figure in the 13th century, this cleric devoted life to the Christian ministry and legal matters. Serves as the Archbishop of Tarragona and is credited with consolidating canon law. His contributions spanned the establishment of the Order of Predicants, now known as the Dominican Order. Significant for involvement in the development of penitential and legal frameworks within the Church, this individual also engaged in missionary work, particularly among the Moors in Spain. The work in canon law was instrumental in shaping later ecclesiastical legal systems.
Served as Archbishop of Tarragona
Established the Dominican Order
Compiled the Summa de Pénitentiale
Acted in missionary efforts in Spain
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