Saint+Ignatius+Loyola

Saint Ignatius Loyola was (1491-1556) was a Spanish Catholic priest. He was known for many things including opposing the Reformation and supporting the so called counter-reformation. Above all Ignatius Loyola is most famous for establishing the Society of Jesus, better known as the Jesuits. Since he founded the Jesuit Society, it is also fitting that he was the first Superior General (head) of the society. Some also call the Jesuits Soldiers of Christ because Ignatius Loyola was a soldier before he entered the clergy.

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Created by Joe Hampton on December 11,2008. Edited by Ian Worthington 12/11/08

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