St. Ignatius Loyola was a Spanish priest and theologian who founded the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits, in 1540. He is known for his role in the Counter-Reformation, promoting education, missionary work, and a strict adherence to the Pope's authority. St. Ignatius Loyola's Spiritual Exercises are a significant contribution to Christian spirituality.
St. Ignatius of Loyola's hometown is Azpeitia, Spain.
Yes, St. Ignatius of Loyola died in Rome in 1556.
St. Ignatius of Loyola changed his name around the age of 32 after a spiritual awakening during his recovery from a battle injury in 1521. He went from being Ignazio Lรณpez de Loyola to Ignatius of Loyola to better reflect his devotion to Christ.
Ignatius of Loyola is buried in the crypt of the Basilica of Saint Ignatius of Loyola in Spain.
Ten of the first companions of St. Ignatius of Loyola were later declared saints by the Catholic Church.
St. Ignatius of Loyola's hometown is Azpeitia, Spain.
St. Ignatius of Loyola was born on October 23, 1491 in Loyola, Spain.
Ignatius was from the town of Loyola, thus his name.
Ignatius Loyola was from Spain.
St. Ignatius of Loyola died at the age of 64 in 1556.
St. Ignatius of Loyola composed his Exercises from 1522 to 1524.
Ignatius was born in the year 1491 at Loyola, Guipuzcoa, Spain as Inigo Lopez de Loyola.
St. Ignatius of Loyola was a priest and founder of the religious order called the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits.
Be more specific. There are many St. Ignatius (St. Ignatius of Antioch, St. Ignatius Loyola, etc.)
The language in which St Ignatius de Loyola spoke his last words was Spanish.
If you mean Ignatius of Loyola, his name at birth was Inigo Onaz Lopez de Loyola.
The feats day of Saint Ignatius of Loyola is on July 31.