Saint Ignatius of Loyola was the founder of the Society of Jesus.
Ignatius was a Spanish knight but after his leg was seriously wounded at the Battle of Pamplona in 1521, he underwent a spiritual conversion while in recovery. He claimed to have seen a vision of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus at the shrine of Our Lady of Montserrat, while living as a hermit in a cave at nearby Manresa.
Ignatius founded the Society of Jesus which received recognition from Pope Paul III. As Superior General of the Jesuits, he sent his companions as missionaries around Europe to create schools, colleges, and seminaries. His main principle became the Jesuit motto: Ad maiorem Dei gloriam ("for the greater glory of God").
Ignatius was beatified by Pope Paul V in July 1609 and canonized by Pope Gregory XV in March 1622.
Saint Ignatius is venerated as the patron saint of Catholic soldiers, the ordinariate of the Philippine military.
Ateneo de Manila, Centenary #810 and 811, 10 Dec 1959
exists with perf 13.5 and perf 12
400 Years of the Jesuits in the Philippines #1533, 31 Jul 1981
#1537a, 31 Jul 1981
part of a Souvenir Sheet
#1737a, Jan 1985
part of a Souvenir Sheet
Souvenir Sheet #1737, Jan 1985
first printing has period missing from “P300” second printing corrected to “P3.00”
Jesuit schools and general educational institutions have been established worldwide and include the Ateneo de Manila and Ateneo de Davao Universities. The stamps depicts a statue at the Ateneo of Manila of Ignatius at his vigil of arms; the coat of arms immediately behind him is that of the Loyola family.
Ateneo de Davao University, 6oth Anniversary #3167b, 31 Jul 2008
part of a se-tennant block of 4 and on Souvenir Sheet
Ateneo de Manila, 150th Anniversary #3223c, 24 Jun 2009
part of a se-tennant block of 4 and on Souvenir Sheet
Ateneo de Zamboanga University, Centenary 3421d, 19 Mar 2012
part of a se-tennant block of 4 and on Souvenir Sheet
Ateneo de Naga University, 75th Anniversary 3612a, 5 June 2015
part of a se-tennant pair
The design reflects the symbol of the Golden Knight, St. Ignatius of Loyola who was a soldier before his saintly conversion.
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