Solemnity of Saint John of the Cross (Worldwide except U.S.A.)

Co‑founder of the Discalced Carmelites, Saint John of the Cross is known for works such as "The Dark Night of the Soul", "The Spiritual Canticle", and "The Ascent of Mount Carmel". He was canonized in 1726 and declared a Doctor of the Church in 1926, recognized as a patron of mystics, contemplatives, and Spanish poets.

His tomb is here in Rome in the Basilica of Saints John and Paul.