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December 14 · Memorial · White

St John of the Cross

(1542–1591) Spanish Carmelite, mystic, and Doctor of the Church. With Teresa of Ávila he reformed the Carmelites. Imprisoned for nine months by his own order, where he wrote the Spiritual Canticle. The Dark Night of the Soul is his.

When is the feast of St John of the Cross?

The feast is celebrated on December 14 each year, kept as a memorial in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St John of the Cross?

The feast of St John of the Cross is celebrated on December 14 each year, kept as a memorial in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St John of the Cross?

(1542–1591) Spanish Carmelite, mystic, and Doctor of the Church. With Teresa of Ávila he reformed the Carmelites. Imprisoned for nine months by his own order, where he wrote the Spiritual Canticle. The Dark Night of the Soul is…

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