Church of the Society of Jesus

The Church of the Company of Jesus, in Valencia

The Church of the Company of Jesus is a fine religious building of Valencia, built by the Jesuits at the end of the sixteenth century. The Valencia audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this sanctuary, a witness of the action of the famous congregation in the town.

The church of the Jesuits

You are here in front of the Church of the Company of Jesus, built by the Jesuits in 1595. The Company of Jesus is a male Catholic congregation founded in the sixteenth century by Ignatius of Loyola, which played a leading role in the history of the Church, notably in teaching, formation and missions throughout the world. In Valencia as in numerous towns of Europe, the Jesuits settled and built churches and colleges, durably marking the religious and intellectual life of the town. This church testifies to their presence and their influence. Over its history, the building knew various vicissitudes, including damage and restorations, but it has kept its heritage interest and its role as a place of worship. Its architecture and its decor are part of the rich tradition of the churches of the town, where Valencia reveals, behind sometimes sober façades, careful interiors. A sanctuary witness of religious history, the Church of the Company of Jesus is discovered with respect.

What to see

Here you discover, with respect, the fine religious building built by the Jesuits in 1595, a Catholic congregation founded by Ignatius of Loyola that marked the religious and intellectual life of Valencia by its churches and colleges, a witness of their presence and their influence, with architecture and decor part of the rich tradition of the sanctuaries of the town. The Church of the Company of Jesus is a witness of the religious history of Valencia. It is a stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Church of the Company of Jesus lies in the heart of the old town of Valencia, reachable on foot. A place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; access and hours follow their own conditions, which vary. It is best to check them before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

Who built the Church of the Company of Jesus in Valencia?

The Jesuits, in 1595; the Company of Jesus is a Catholic congregation founded in the sixteenth century by Ignatius of Loyola, which played a major role in teaching and missions, and marked the religious and intellectual life of Valencia by its churches and colleges.

Where is the Church of the Company of Jesus of Valencia?

In the heart of the old town of Valencia, in Spain.