Ignatius Of Loyola, Spanish Theologian
by Photo Researchers
Title
Ignatius Of Loyola, Spanish Theologian
Artist
Photo Researchers
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Ignatius of Loyola (October 27, 1491 - July 31, 1556) was a Spanish knight from a local Basque noble family, hermit, priest, and theologian. After being seriously wounded in the Battle of Pamplona in 1521, he underwent a spiritual conversion while in recovery. He claimed to have experienced a vision of the Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus at the shrine of Our Lady of Montserrat in 1522. He went to Manresa, where he began praying for seven hours a day, often in a nearby cave, and formulating the fundamentals of the Spiritual Exercises. In 1539 he founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). He was chosen as the first Superior General of his religious order, invested with the title of Father General by the Jesuits. He sent his companions as missionaries around Europe to create schools, colleges, and seminaries. He emerged as a religious leader during the Counter-Reformation. Loyola's devotion to the Catholic Church was characterized by absolute obedience to the Pope. He died in 1556 at the age of 65, was beatified by Pope Paul V in 1609, canonized by Pope Gregory XV in 1622, and declared patron of all spiritual retreats by Pope Pius XI in 1922. His feast day is celebrated on July 31. The Society of Jesus (Jesuits) is a Christian male religious congregation of the Catholic Church. The society is engaged in evangelization and apostolic ministry on six continents. Jesuits work in education (founding schools, colleges, universities and seminaries), intellectual research, and cultural pursuits. Jesuits also give retreats, minister in hospitals and parishes and promote social justice and ecumenical dialogue.
Uploaded
July 7th, 2014
Embed
Share
Comments
There are no comments for Ignatius Of Loyola, Spanish Theologian. Click here to post the first comment.