SAINT PAUL OF THE CROSS
Saint Paul of the Cross By Edward Matulanya Here are description of Saint Paul of the Cross (Paolo Francesco Danei) in term of Basic Facts, Life and Mission, Founding the Passionists, and Spirituality and Legacy. Basic Facts Born: 3 January 1694, Ovada, Piedmont, Italy Died: 18 October 1775, Rome Canonized: 29 June 1867 by Pope Pius IX Feast Day: October 19 (universal), observed in some local calendars on October 20 Life and Mission Paul of the Cross was born into a devout family. From a young age, he exhibited a strong spiritual inclination and desire for a life of prayer and penance (Encyclopædia Britannica, n.d.). Around age 19, he experienced a spiritual calling to focus his life on the Passion of Christ (New Advent, n.d.). Founding the Passionists In 1720, Paul drafted the rule for a new congregation dedicated to meditating on the Passion. Along with his brother, he lived a life of solitude, poverty, and missionary work, establishing the Congregation of the Passionists....