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Catholic Diocese of Little Rock
Memorial of St. John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church
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Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024
Location: Worldwide
Born Juan de Yepes de Alvarez in Spain, St. John of the Cross entered the Carmelite monastery in 1563. The Dark Night of the Soul is his most famous work. Only after his death was he recognized as co-founder of the Discalced Carmelites. He is the patron saint of mystics and poets. Learn more from Saint of the Day, the U.S. bishops or find this saint on the 2024 Share Your Light Advent Calendar.
