July 31, 2013

The soldier

statue of St. Ignatius of Loyola Today is the Feast Day of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Society of Jesus. Before his spiritual conversion at the age of 30, Ignatius was a soldier, hence the common depiction of him wearing a coat of mail and breastplate, and carrying a sword. This statue is in the Jesuit-run Ateneo de Manila Grade School in Quezon City.

6 comments:

Olivier said...

belle expression sur cette statue

Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.com said...

You have taught me something, and I even went to a Jesuit law school (Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.) and both of my sons went to a Jesuit high school.

Red Nomad OZ said...

I wonder did the REAL St Ignatius always have that look of saintly and pious introspection?!?!

Linda said...

Striking! Thanks for sharing this.

George said...

The pose used in this statue is very noble. I think it depicts the moment he became a soldier for Christ.

Cezar and Léia said...

Looks like a brave, courageous man!
God bless you!
Cezar