Saint John of the Cross, Poet, Doctor

El Greco View of Toledo

View of Toledo, by El Greco (1541–1614). The landscape depicts the priory in which John was held captive, just below the old alcázar (fort) and perched on the banks of the Tajo on high cliffs. From Wikipedia.

Judge eternal, throned in splendour, who didst give John of the Cross strength of purpose . . . → Read More: Saint John of the Cross, Poet, Doctor