History Question, who was Ingatius of Loyola
2006-09-29 08:37:52 · 2 answers · asked by Cat 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Saint Ignatius of Loyola, also known as Ignacio (Íñigo) López de Loyola (December 24, 1491 – July 31, 1556), was the principal founder and first Superior General of the Society of Jesus, a religious order of the Catholic Church professing direct service to the Pope in terms of mission. Members of the order are called Jesuits. He is famous as the compiler of the Spiritual Exercises, and he is remembered as a gifted spiritual director. He was very active in fighting the Protestant Reformation and promoting the subsequent Counter-Reformation. He was beatified and then canonized to receive the title of Saint on March 12, 1622. His feast day is July 31, celebrated annually. He is the patron saint of Guipúzcoa as well as of the Society of Jesus.
2006-09-29 08:42:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-29 08:46:47 · answer #2 · answered by keepsondancing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋