Saint Dominic, also known as Dominic of Osma, often called Dominic de Guzmán and Domingo de Guzmán Garcés (1170 - August 6, 1221) was the founder of the Friars Preachers, popularly called the Dominicans or Order of Preachers (OP), a Catholic religious order. Dominic is the patron saint of astronomers and the Dominican Republic. Wikipedia
Who's Who In The Cathar War:Dominic Guzmn (c 1170 - 1221)- "Saint Dominic" (1234) Guzmn, from Caleruega in Castile, became a cannon of the Cathedral of Osma in 1195. www.languedoc-france.info/120504_guzman.htm
OP International : famille dominicaine dont les fres, soeurs, moniales et lacs annonent en glise l'vangile de Jsus Christ www.op.org/international/francais/Documents/documents_gen...
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With the support of the pope Dominic next started a campaign of rapid expansion of his Order, attracting large numbers of followers keen to be associated with a movement sponsored by the papacy. A foundation near the University of Paris was followed by a www.languedoc-france.info/120504_guzman.htm
