A portrait of St. John of the Cross
St. John of the Cross
24 June 1542 – 14 December 1591
Feast
December 14 · XVI c.
Patron of
Mystics · Contemplatives · Spanish poets
Order
Priest / Doctor of the Church / Carmelite / Mystic
Spanish Discalced Carmelite mystic and poet (1542-1591), partner of St. Teresa of Avila in the Carmelite reform; imprisoned for nine months at Toledo by his Calced confreres, where he composed much of the "Spiritual Canticle." Author of "Ascent of Mount Carmel," "Dark Night of the Soul," and "Living Flame of Love." Doctor of the Church (1926).
Life & Times
Born: 24 June 1542 · Died: 14 December 1591 · From: Spain.
Patronage
St. John of the Cross is invoked as the patron of mystics, contemplatives, spanish poets. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“In the evening of life, we shall be judged on love alone.”— Sayings of Light and Love, no. 64
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. John of the Cross, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.