Convent of St. John of the Cross
Convento de San Juan de la Cruz
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SpainSegoviaActive ChurchesDiscalced Carmelites (Order of Discalced Carmelites)Holy PersonsSt. John of the Cross, OCDSt. Teresa of Avila, OCD
St. John of the Cross founded the convent in 1588 and led the community as prior until 1591. His head and body are located in a side chapel. Although no longer an active monastery, the site serves as a sanctuary for spiritual exercises. Pope St. John Paul II visited the site in 1982.
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Contributed by JMM · Last updated March 27, 2026
Convent of St. John of the Cross
Convento de San Juan de la Cruz
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Added by JMM
SpainSegoviaActive ChurchesDiscalced Carmelites (Order of Discalced Carmelites)Holy PersonsSt. John of the Cross, OCDSt. Teresa of Avila, OCD
St. John of the Cross founded the convent in 1588 and led the community as prior until 1591. His head and body are located in a side chapel. Although no longer an active monastery, the site serves as a sanctuary for spiritual exercises. Pope St. John Paul II visited the site in 1982.
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