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St. Ignatius of Loyola

By GeoffD
  • Oct 16, 1491

    St. Ignatius Birth

    St. Ignatius was born in 1491
  • Oct 16, 1521

    Wounded in Battle of Pomploma

    Hit by a cannon ball.
  • Oct 16, 1522

    Experienced Vision

    Vision of Virgin Mary and Jesus at Our Lady of Montserrat
  • Oct 16, 1523

    Settled in Holy Land

  • Oct 16, 1539

    Formed Society of Jesus

  • Oct 16, 1540

    Society Approved

    Approved by Pope Paul III
  • Oct 16, 1548

    Spiritual Excercises Approved

  • Jul 31, 1556

    St. Ignatius Died

    He was 64-65 years old
  • Beautified

    Pope Paul V beautifed St. Ignatius
  • Cannonized

    Pope Gregory XV cannonized St. Ignatius
  • Declared Patron

    Pope Pius XI declared St, Ignatius patron of spiritual retreats