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July 31 · Memorial · White
St Ignatius of Loyola
(1491–1556) Basque soldier whose leg was shattered by a cannonball at Pamplona. During convalescence he read lives of Christ and the saints and was converted. Founder of the Society of Jesus and author of the Spiritual Exercises.
When is the feast of St Ignatius of Loyola?
The feast is celebrated on July 31 each year, kept as a memorial in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.
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When is the feast of St Ignatius of Loyola?
The feast of St Ignatius of Loyola is celebrated on July 31 each year, kept as a memorial in the General Roman Calendar.
Who was St Ignatius of Loyola?
(1491–1556) Basque soldier whose leg was shattered by a cannonball at Pamplona. During convalescence he read lives of Christ and the saints and was converted. Founder of the Society of Jesus and author of the Spiritual…
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