St. John of the Cross

St. John of the Cross
Coordinates: 40.956022, -4.133115

Bio

Birth date: June 24, 1542

Birth location: Fontiveros, Spain

Passing date: December 14, 1591

Passing location: Úbeda, Spain

Religious order: Carmelite

Commemorative festival: December 14

Memorable facts:

  • Honored by the Roman Catholic Church as Doctor of the Church
  • Mentored by his older contemporary St. Teresa of Avila
  • Commonly known as the “Mystical Doctor”

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