John of the Cross facts for kids
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Saint John of the Cross by Francisco de Zurbarán, 1656
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| Religious founder, priest and Doctor of the Church | |
| Born | 1542 Fontiveros, Ávila, Spain |
| Died | December 14, 1591 (aged 49) Úbeda, Jaén, Spain |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church; Anglican Communion; Lutheran Church |
| Beatified | 25 January 1675 by Pope Clement X |
| Canonized | 27 December 1726 by Pope Benedict XIII |
| Major shrine | Tomb of Saint John of the Cross, Segovia, Spain |
| Feast | 14 December 24 November (General Roman Calendar, 1738–1969) |
| Patronage | Contemplative life; contemplatives; mystical theology; mystics; Spanish poets |
John of the Cross (1542 – 14 December 1591) was a major figure of the Counter-Reformation, a Spanish mystic, a Roman Catholic saint, a Carmelite friar and a priest, who was born at Fontiveros, Old Castile.
John of the Cross is known for his writings. Both his poetry and his studies on the growth of the soul are considered the peak of mystical Spanish literature. He was canonized as a saint in 1726 by Pope Benedict XIII. He is one of the thirty-six Doctors of the Church.
Images for kids
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El Greco's landscape of Toledo depicts the priory in which John was held captive, just below the old Muslim alcázar and perched on the banks of the Tajo on high cliffs
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Reliquary of John of the Cross in Úbeda, Spain
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Statues in Fontiveros of John of the Cross, erected in 1928 by popular subscription by the townspeople
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Statues representing John of the Cross and Teresa of Ávila in Beas de Segura
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Drawing of the crucifixion by John of the Cross
