The Divine Comedy · Character
St. Dominic
Founder of the Dominican order, praised in Paradise.
minor
Also known as Dominic
First appearance: Canto XII
St. Dominic shows up with force in Canto XII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The subject of Bonaventura's discourse; born in Calahorra, champion of Christian faith, founder of the Dominican order.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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