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How many years after his death was John of the Cross canonized?

  • 135 years

  • 134 years

  • 136 years

  • 137 years

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John of the Cross was canonized by Pope Gregory XV in 1622, 135 years after his death. He is a Spanish Catholic priest, poet, and mystic who is best known for his writings on the interior life. His works have been translated into many languages and have been influential in both Catholic and Protestant spirituality.
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