Optional Memorial
Saint John of Avila
- Feast day
- May 10
- Patron of
- diocesan priests
- Origin
- Spanish
Life
John of Avila was a Spanish priest and Doctor of the Church known as the Apostle of Andalusia. His preaching, spiritual direction, and writings—especially Audi, Filia—influenced Saints Teresa of Avila, John of the Cross, and Ignatius of Loyola.
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