Society of Jesus
Deep state milieuReligious group
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| Abbreviation | Jesuits |
| Motto | Latin: Ad Maiorem Dei GloriamEnglish: For the Greater Glory of God |
| Formation | 1540 |
| Founder | Ignatius of Loyola |
| Type | Religious group |
| Other name | Jesuits |
| The Jesuits, is a religious order of the Catholic Church headquartered in Rome. | |
The Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits, is a religious order of the Catholic Church headquartered in Rome.
History
It was founded by Ignatius of Loyola and six companions with the approval of Pope Paul III in 1540. The society is engaged in evangelization and apostolic ministry in 112 nations. Jesuits work in education, research, and cultural pursuits. Jesuits also give retreats, minister in hospitals and parishes, sponsor direct social ministries, and promote ecumenical dialogue.
Members of the Society of Jesus are expected to accept orders to go anywhere in the world, where they might be required to live in extreme conditions. This was so because Ignatius, its leading founder, was a nobleman who had a military background. Accordingly, the opening lines of the founding document declared that the society was founded for "whoever desires to serve as a soldier of God, to strive especially for the defence and propagation of the faith, and for the progress of souls in Christian life and doctrine".
Influence
The Jesuits are sometimes colloquially referred to as "God's soldiers", or the "power behind the throne".[1] The society participated in the Counter-Reformation and in the implementation of the Second Vatican Council.
China
They had influence in China starting around the middle of the 17th century. The then ruling Qing dynasty wanted to learn from the Jesuits about western sciences and technology; with mathematics, cartography, astronomy and their application to practical military concerns like weaponry, scientific instruments, and mapmaking.[2][3] They are said to have been a trusted part of the Imperial circle according to some schoolars.[4]
References
- ↑ https://www.worldslastchance.com/end-time-prophecy/catholic-confidential--deplorable-jesuit-secrets-revealed.html saved at Archive.org saved at Archive.is
- ↑ https://soundingchina.fas.harvard.edu/jesuits.html
- ↑ https://www.princeton.edu/~elman/documents/Jesuit_Role_as_Experts_in_High_Qing.pdf
- ↑ https://brill.com/display/title/59270