Navarra

Spain

Javier (Navarra)

Saint Francis Javier

In a family castle that still stands, Saint Francis, the cofounder with Saint Ignatius of the Jesuit Order, was born around the beginning of the sixteenth century. During his lifetime, he did not stop travelling in order to carry the word of God to the infidels. After having preached in India, Japan, and trying in vain to do so in impenetrable China, he died in the Orient in 1552. He is the patron saint of the faith and the Orient, and together with Saint Theresa of the Baby Jesus, is the patron saint of all missions.

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HUELVA

Pilgrimage to “El Rocio”

A lot of people go on a pilgrimage to El Rocio. Those who believe in heaven and those who don’t. A few hours after starting along the paths of Lower Andalusia, a unique form of relationship is established. Differences disappear. Hearts open. This is the miracle of El Rocío.

SEGOVIA

St. Domingo de Guzman

St. Domingo de Guzman created the Order of the Preachers.

BASQUE COUNTRY - NAVARRA

St. Ignatius of Loyola

St. Ignatius of Loyola and St. Francis Xavier: The Order of Jesuits

AVILA

St. Teresa of Jesus

With the 5th Centennial of St. Teresa’s birth to be celebrated in 2015, it is appropriate to highlight the importance of her figure and her writings while also remembering the works of St. John of the Cross.

COVADONGA (ASTURIAS)