Events from 1578

St. John of the Cross imprisoned by own order in Toledo - Composes 'Dark Night of the Soul' in prison - 'Where there is no love, put love, and you will find love'

St. John of the Cross imprisoned by unreformed Carmelites - writes 'Dark Night of the Soul' in prison

Shroud of Turin arrives in Turin - Duke Emmanuel Philibert transfers from Chambéry - St. Charles Borromeo walks barefoot from Milan to venerate - 'This is truly the work of God'