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Biography of St. Ignatius

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  • St. Ignatius Birth
    Sep 13, 1491

    St. Ignatius Birth

    St. Ignatius is born in 1491 at his family castle.
  • Period: Sep 13, 1491 to Sep 13, 1556

    The Life of Ignatius

  • Ignatius goes to battle
    Sep 13, 1521

    Ignatius goes to battle

    Ignatius goes to battle in 1521 and badly injures his leg, which has to be amputated.
  • Ignatius' Conversion
    Sep 13, 1521

    Ignatius' Conversion

    Ignatius converts during his healing process and devotes his life to God.
  • Spiritual Exercises
    Sep 13, 1522

    Spiritual Exercises

    Ignatius goes to Manresa and lives like a hermit in a cave where he did the spiritual exercises.
  • Jerusalem Journey
    Sep 13, 1523

    Jerusalem Journey

    Ignatius makes his journey to the Holy Land, which is a very tough task.
  • Getting Educated
    Sep 13, 1524

    Getting Educated

    Ignatius is forced to get a degree so he can continue educating others about God’s word.
  • Ignatius goes to Venice
    Sep 13, 1537

    Ignatius goes to Venice

    Ignatius and others go to Venice in 1537.
  • First Mass
    Dec 25, 1538

    First Mass

    Ignatius holds his first mass on Christmas Day, 1538.
  • Society of Jesus
    Sep 13, 1540

    Society of Jesus

    Ignatius’ Society of Jesus is approved by Pope Paul III.
  • Ignatius' Death
    Sep 13, 1556

    Ignatius' Death

    Ignatius dies in 1556.