Josemaría Escrivá
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Summary
Josemaría Escrivá was born on January 9, 1902[1], in Barbastro city[2]. He died on June 26, 1975[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a Latin Catholic priest[5], writer[6], lawyer[7], theologian[8], and jurist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12,027 views/month, #6,693 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: prelatic church of Our Lady of Peace[11]
- Father: José Escriba y Corzán[12]
- Mother: María de los Dolores Albás y Blanc[13]
- Country of citizenship: Spain[14]
- Occupation: Catholic priest[15]
- Position held: chaplain[16], president of the priestly society of the Holy Cross[17]
- Educated at: Piarists of Barbastro[18], Seminary of San Francisco de Paula[19], Pontifical University of Zaragoza[20], Faculty of Law of the University of Zaragoza[21], Universidad Central[22], Pontifical Lateran University[23]
- Notable work: Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei[24]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III[25], Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[26], Grand Cross of the Order of St. Raymond of Peñafort[27], Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Beneficence[28], Hijo Predilecto de Barbastro[29], Hijo Adoptivo de Barcelona[30], Hijo Adoptivo de Pamplona[31], honorary doctor of the University of Zaragoza[32], Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[33]
- Member of: Prelature of the Holy Cross and Opus Dei[34], Priestly Society of the Holy Cross[35]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Noble title: Marquesado de Peralta[38]
- Commons category: Josemaria Escrivá de Balaguer[39]
- Canonization status: blessed[40], canonized saint[41]
- Cause of death: disease[42]
- Academic degree: doctorate[43]
- Residence: Barbastro[44], Logroño[45], Zaragoza[46], Madrid[47], Villa Tevere[48]
- Family name: Escrivá[49]
- Given name: José María[50], Julián[51], Mariano[52]
- Significant event: priestly ordination in the Roman rite[53]
- Feast day: June 26[54]
Why It Matters
Josemaría Escrivá has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 119 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
He has been cited as an influence by Alessandro D'Avenia[57], a writer[58], b. 1977[59], of Italy[60], specialised in ancient Greek literature[61].
Works attributed to him include The Way[62], a literary work[63].
FAQs
Where was Josemaría Escrivá born?
Josemaría Escrivá's place of birth was Barbastro city[2].
Where did Josemaría Escrivá die?
Josemaría Escrivá passed away in Rome[4].
Who were Josemaría Escrivá's parents?
Josemaría Escrivá's father was José Escriba y Corzán[12]. Josemaría Escrivá's mother was María de los Dolores Albás y Blanc[13].
What did Josemaría Escrivá do for work?
Josemaría Escrivá worked as a Latin Catholic priest[5], writer[6], lawyer[7], theologian[8], and jurist[9].
Where did Josemaría Escrivá go to school?
Josemaría Escrivá was educated at Piarists of Barbastro[18], Seminary of San Francisco de Paula[19], Pontifical University of Zaragoza[20], and Faculty of Law of the University of Zaragoza[21].
What awards did Josemaría Escrivá receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III[25], Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[26], Grand Cross of the Order of St. Raymond of Peñafort[27], and Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Beneficence[28].
Who did Josemaría Escrivá influence?
Josemaría Escrivá has been cited as an influence by Alessandro D'Avenia[57].