EuropeEvent
Vows of the Founders of the Society of Jesus
- When
- 1534
- Where
- Chapel of the Martyrium of Saint Denis
- Episodes
- 1
On 15 August 1534, Ignatius of Loyola and six companions took vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience in Montmartre, Paris. This act initiated the formation of the Society of Jesus, which was later formally approved by Pope Paul III in 1540.
Episodes
Background and detail
The Vows. In the chapel of the Martyrium of Saint Denis in Montmartre, Loyola and his six companions met on the morning of 15 August 1534. They solemnly took vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, committing themselves to a lifelong work of service.
People involved
- Ignatius of Loyola · Founder and leader of the group
- Six companions · Co-founders who took vows with Loyola
Sources
- Jesuits Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
- Ignatius of Loyola Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
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