Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan
1848–1918 (age 70)
priest
Biography
Francis Mary of the Cross Jordan devoted his priesthood to building bridges between people of faith through the Society of the Divine Savior, encouraging his brothers and sisters to share compassion, education, and missionary zeal across the world. His words and writings invited others to see the face of the divine in every neighbor.
He passed away in 1918 and is remembered in Switzerland for a life that strove to embody mercy, leaving behind a religious family committed to serving others with humility.