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Was St. Ignatius de Loyola always so serious? Here at the Ateneo de Manila Grade School, the St. Ignatius de Loyola statue portrays him in a thoughtful pose.  Today, let’s delve into the story behind this memorial. The St. Ignatius de Loyola statue stands as a testament to the founder of the Society of Jesus. It’s a fitting tribute located at a Jesuit-run institution. Ignatius wasn’t always a saint. He was a soldier before his spiritual conversion at age 30. This explains the statue’s depiction of him with a coat of mail, breastplate, and sword. Interestingly, the sword on the St. Ignatius de Loyola statue has been replaced multiple times. Apparently, graduating students had a tradition of stealing it as a souvenir. The current sword is welded and chained to prevent further thefts. The statue isn’t just a historical artifact. It represents the spirit of the Ateneo, blending history with a touch of student mischief.  The St. Ignatius de Loyola statue reminds us that even saints had a past. It invites us to reflect on our own journeys and the transformations we undergo in life.

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