Blessed Jordan of Saxony came from a noble German family. He finished his studies at the University of Paris, where he met the newly established Dominican Order founded by St. Dominic de Guzman.

Inspired by Reginald of Orleans, he joined the Order to finally fulfill God’s spiritual calling. Shortly after Saint Dominic’s death on August 6, 1221, he was elected as the Master General of the Order, which was on its sixth year.

Known for his charisma, it was known that the people were never the same again after their encounter with this Dominican Preacher.  Jordan certainly had the gift, the energy, and the ability to challenge one’s thoughts, which encouraged the people to contemplate their existence and understand the Word of the Lord.

Despite his strict disciplinarian values which he was known for, many still saw Blessed Jordan as someone overflowing with kindness. While he was around the town teaching, many people were drawn to him. One of the notable people who became a part of the Order was Albertus Magnus,  who was later on honored as a Doctor of the Church.

On his way to Palestine, he died in a shipwreck in 1357. Blessed Jordan of Saxony was venerated by Pope Leo XII in 1825.

References:

• Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia. (n.d.) Bl. Jordan of Saxony. Accessed on December 14, 2015
• Dominican Province of Saint Dominic. (2012). Blessed Jordan of Saxony (1190-1237). Accessed on December 14, 2015.