St. John of the Cross

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St. John of the Cross (San Juan de la Cruz) was a Spanish Carmelite friar, poet, and mystic, considered one of the most important figures in Christian mysticism and spiritual literature. The depth of his poetry and theological writings made him one of the greatest representatives of Western mysticism, alongside St. Teresa of Ávila, with whom he collaborated in the reform of the Carmelite Order. After meeting St. Teresa of Ávila, he joined the Carmelite reform, which sought to restore the simplicity and rigor of monastic life. The reform faced resistance, and John was even imprisoned by members of his own order. During this period of confinement, he wrote some of his most famous poems, marked by profound inner and mystical experience. The writing of St. John of the Cross combines lyricism and theology, uniting emotion and spiritual reason. His vision of the "dark night of the soul" became a universal metaphor for moments of trial and inner transformation. He died in Úbeda (Jaén) on December 14, 1591, likely due to erysipelas (complications from a leg wound).