Hieronymous

Hieronymous, also known as Hieronymus, was a prominent figure in the early Christian church, serving as the Bishop of Stridon (modern-day Stridonja, Serbia) from 347 to 354 AD. He is best known for his role in the Council of Sardica, which took place in 343 AD. This council was convened by the Roman Emperor Constantius II to address the Arian controversy, a theological dispute regarding the nature of Christ. Hieronymous was one of the bishops who signed the Letter of the Antiochene Fathers, a document that condemned Arianism and affirmed the full divinity of Christ. His support for the Nicene Creed helped to solidify the orthodoxy of the early Christian church. Hieronymous is also notable for his contributions to the development of the Latin alphabet, as he is credited with the addition of the letter "J" to the alphabet. He is considered one of the Fathers of the Church and his writings have had a significant influence on Christian theology and liturgy.