Dominikus

religious leader

Dominikus, or Saint Dominic, was a Spanish priest and the founder of the Dominican Order, officially known as the Order of Preachers, in the early 13th century. He dedicated his life to combating heresy through education and preaching, emphasizing the need for well-trained clergy to address theological issues of the time. His commitment to poverty and scholarly pursuits laid the foundation for a new wave of mendicant orders that contributed significantly to the intellectual and spiritual landscape of medieval Europe.