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'''Saint Ignatius Loyola''' (1491 AD – 1556 AD) was a Spanish [[priest]] and founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). Born in [[Azpeitia]], [[Basque Country]], he transitioned from soldier to priest, authoring the *Spiritual Exercises* and establishing the Jesuits in [[Rome]]. Canonized in 1622 AD by [[Pope Gregory XV]], he is venerated for his spiritual legacy.<ref name="catholicsaints">{{cite web |title=Saint Ignatius Loyola |url=https://catholicsaints.info/saint-ignatius-loyola/ |publisher=CatholicSaints.Info |accessdate=18 May 2025}}</ref> | |||
Ignatius is the patron saint of Jesuits, soldiers, and retreats, with his [[feast day]] on 31 July. Honored in Catholic and [[Orthodox Christianity]], his relics at the Church of the Gesù, [[Rome]], draw pilgrims. His *Exercises* guide spiritual discernment.<ref name="catholicorg">{{cite web |title=St. Ignatius Loyola |url=https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=56 |publisher=Catholic.org |accessdate=18 May 2025}}</ref> | |||
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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||