John of Ávila
Spanish priest, Doctor of the Church
- Lived
- 1499–1569
- Country
- Spain
Updated September 2026
About John of Ávila
John of Ávila was a Spanish priest, preacher, scholastic author, and religious mystic, who has been declared a saint and Doctor of the Church by the Catholic Church. He is called the "Apostle of Andalusia", for his extensive ministry in that region.
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