Josemaría Escrivá (1902–1975) was a Spanish priest and theologian who established Opus Dei, an organization focused on helping laypeople and clergy achieve holiness through their daily professional and secular activities. Born in Barbastro, he studied law and theology, eventually moving to Rome in 1946. His teachings emphasized the spiritual value of ordinary work, a concept that gained significant recognition during the Second Vatican Council. He was canonized as a saint by Pope John Paul II in 2002.