There is conflicting information regarding the actual date of the establishment of the Jesuits–whether it is Sept. 27th or 28th of 1540!
Here is a celebration in 2020 with Fr. General Arturo Sosa – surrounded by lay colleagues & Jesuit brothers – gathered in front of the tomb of St. Ignatius of Loyola to pray for COVID victims around the world.
St. Ignatius of Loyola, Pray for Us!
- Paul III & the Establishment of the Jesuits in 1540
- Paul III: A Gold Scudo, Reverse
- Paul III: A Gold Scudo: Obverse