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  1. John of the Cross OCD (Spanish: Juan de la Cruz; Latin: Ioannes a Cruce; born Juan de Yepes y Álvarez; 24 June 1542 – 14 December 1591) was a Spanish Catholic priest, mystic, and Carmelite friar of converso origin.

  2. Jun 20, 2024 · Saint John of the Cross, one of the greatest Christian mystics and Spanish poets, doctor of the church, reformer of Spanish monasticism, and cofounder of the contemplative order of Discalced Carmelites.

    • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
  3. Jul 7, 2024 · Yes, it can be said that he is known as “of the Cross” because of his spiritual seal for suffering in forgiveness, identifying well with Christ on the cross, but there’s another interesting reason I think is a bit more telling.

  4. Dec 14, 2021 · Learn about the life, writings, and legacy of John of the Cross, a 16th century Carmelite reformer, mystic, and poet. Discover how he embraced the cross and experienced the Paschal Mystery of death and life.

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  5. One undersized, narrow-minded friar who spent most of his energy on reforming yet another religious order could easily be overlooked. But today John of the Cross, as he came to be called,...

  6. Learn about the saint who reformed the Carmelite Order with Teresa of Jesus, wrote spiritual classics and experienced the purification of the soul. Discover his biography, quotes and legacy as a Doctor of the Church and a poet.

  7. Learn about the life and works of St. John of the Cross, a Spanish mystical poet and Carmelite saint. Read his poems and translations in English and Spanish.

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