Ignatius of Loyola, a saint for Anglicans? – Covenant July 31, 2017 by Fulcrum Anglican veneration of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the author of the Spiritual Exercises and founder of the Society of Jesus, at first glance appears odd or completely illogical. Unlike other theologians venerated by Anglicans, such as St. Augustine or St. Thomas Aquinas, Ignatius’ work follows the Reformation, and stands in stark opposition to many of the distinguishing tenets of Anglicanism. Elizabeth Kincaid. Covenant. 31 July 2017 FulcrumShareTweetShare