Who is the patron saint of scholars?

3 saints in this library are patrons of scholars. Each profile below cites its sources, and says where those sources disagree rather than picking between them.

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  Saints Cyril and Methodius

  Cyril c. 827 - 869; Methodius c. 826 - April 6, 885

  Feast: February 14Read
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  Saint Jerome

  c. 347 - 420

  Librarians, scholars, and translators

  Feast: September 30Read
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  Saint Peter Canisius

  May 8, 1521 - December 21, 1597

  Feast: December 21Read

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