Ignacio De Loyola Character Analysis

The Path to Holiness and Heroism in Ignacio de Loyola

Soldier, sinner, saint. The film Ignacio de Loyola portrays the transformation of Iñigo de Loyola from being a soldier and a man of vice and violence to a pilgrim, a soldier of Christ. His journey from chivalry to the beginnings of sainthood entailed enduring sacrifices and facing internal and external struggles, with Iñigo coming to terms in being a sinner. However, Iñigo’s transformation from a soldier to a pilgrim as depicted in Ignacio de Loyola was not a full change; it was, for the most part, a radical reorientation of his soldier and sinner persona towards his one great master and love—God. Born in a noble family, there was high pressure on Iñigo in continuing the legacy of the Loyolas as part of the chivalry. His father, Don Beltran de Loyola, led him to knighthood by educating him as a soldier since childhood. Don Beltran imparted to the young Iñigo how their family has a high regard for honor by reiterating that men of Loyola do not look down. A few years later, Iñigo became a full-fledged soldier, and even designated as a captain. At the very least, he once lived a sinful, worldly life. The film …show more content…
On the one hand, his former commitment into protecting the land became redirected in his commitment in serving and following God and Christ. On the other hand, his tendency to kill enemies or invaders, due to his duty as a soldier, became reoriented to being the soldier or vanguard of Christ. Furthermore, his womanizing tendencies in the past transformed into guiding other people to the redemption of their identity. Also, his vow to protect and offer his life to Catalina has been redirected to surrendering all of his worldly attachments and offer his sword to Our Lady of Montserrat, which Catalina accepts and supports, according to the letter he sent to