Saint Ignatius of Loyola was a Priest and a theologian. He was one of the founder of the society of Jesus, more commonly known as the Jesuits. It was a society within the Catholic church. The purpose of Jesuits was to promote Christian faith among people worldwide.Ignatius whose real name was Ingio Lopez, was born in 1492, in a small village called Loyola, at the southern end of Azpeitia. Watch the amazing episode of this saint, who once a great soldier, turned to God. Do not miss this episode! Story of Saint Ignatius of Loyola society of jesus ignatius of loyola catholic Story of Saints For Kids