St. Josemaría Escrivá

The Spanish priest who founded Opus Dei, preaching the universal call to holiness through ordinary work and daily life.

St. Josemaría Escrivá was a Spanish diocesan priest and the founder of Opus Dei, who taught that holiness is within reach of everyone through faithfulness in ordinary work and daily duties.

His life

Stub — expand with a full biography.

Why he matters

Stub — expand with his enduring significance.