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John of Ávila
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1499–1569 · Spanish priest, Doctor of the Church

Also known as: Juan de Ávila, Johannes von Avila, Juan d'Avila, Saint John of Avila, Juan de Ávila (1499-1569), Иоанн Авильский

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Known works

  • Epistolario espiritual
  • Audi, filia
  • Certain selected spirituall epistles written by that most reuerend holy man Doctor I. de Auila a most renowned preacher of Spaine most profitable for all sortes of people, whoe seeke their saluation
  • Obras completas de San Juan de Avila
  • Obras completas del santo maestro Juan de Avila