VORÁGINE, JACOBUS DA

(c. 1230-c. 1298)

Dominican priest and hagiologist who served as archbishop of Genoa from 1292 until his death in c. 1298. Voragine is best known as the author of theGolden Legend, a collection of stories of the saints that became a major source for artists. He also authored theChronicon Genovese, a chronicle of Genoa that provides important historical information, and a series of theological writings, including theSermones de Sanctis,de tempore,cuadragesimales,de Beata Maria Virgine, a collection of 307 sermons.