Arms of Saint Josemaria Escriva

• Born on the 9th of January 1902 at Barbastro, Spain.
• Ordained in Saragossa on 28 March 1925.
• Founded Opus Dei in Madrid on 2 October 1928.
• Founded the Priestly Society of the Holy Cross on 14 February 1943.
• Died on the 26th of June 1975.
• Beatified by Pope John Paul II on May 7, 1992.
• Elevated to the honor of the Altar on October 6, 2002.