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John of the Cross OCD (Spanish: Juan de la Cruz; Latin: Ioannes a Cruce; born Juan de Yepes y Álvarez; 24 June 1542 – 14 December 1591) was a Spanish Catholic priest, mystic, and Carmelite friar of converso origin.
St. John of the Cross (born June 24, 1542, Fontiveros, Spain—died December 14, 1591, Ubeda; canonized 1726; feast day December 14) was one of the greatest Christian mystics and Spanish poets, doctor of the church, reformer of Spanish monasticism, and cofounder of the contemplative order of Discalced Carmelites.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Dec 14, 2021 · Saint John of the Cross was a 16th century reformer of the Carmelite way of life. Together with Saint Teresa of Avila, he lived the primitive Rule of their Order, and paid a dear price for his commitment to reform and authentic living. Saint John of the Cross died in 1591.
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Learn about the life, spirituality, and writings of St. John of the Cross, a Carmelite reformer and mystic. He experienced various trials and graces in his quest for union with God, and wrote the famous "Dark Night" and "Spiritual Canticle".
Saint John of the Cross was beatified by Pope Clement X in 1675, and Canonized by Pope Benedict XIII in 1726. He is the patron of Contemplatives, mystics and Spanish poets and his feast day is celebrated on December 14.
One undersized, narrow-minded friar who spent most of his energy on reforming yet another religious order could easily be overlooked. But today John of the Cross, as he came to be called,...
Dec 14, 2023 · Learn about the life, works, and legacy of John of the Cross, a Spanish mystic, poet, and Carmelite reformer. He is a Doctor of the Church and a master of mystical theology.
