Saint Josemaría Escrivá (January 9th 1902 – June 26th 1975) was a Roman Catholic priest from Spain who initiated Opus Dei, an organization of laypeople and priests dedicated to the teaching that everyone is called to holiness by God and that ordinary life can result in sanctity. He was canonized during 2002 by Pope John Paul II, who declared Saint Josemaría should be "counted among the great witnesses of Christianity. *Amazon Affiliate links help the ministry of Catholic-Link at no additional cost to you! Thank you! Feast: June 26th Patronage: Opus Dei