Teresa of Avila
Saint / Nun
Name at birth: Teresa Sanchez Cepeda Davila y Ahumada
Teresa of Avila was a nun who reformed the order of the Carmelites, an ascetic who had mystical visions and communications from God. Charismatic and controversial, she founded monasteries throughout Spain, and is known by works that include her autobiography and The Way of Perfection. She was beatified in 1614 and canonized in 1622 by Pope Gregory XV, and in 1970 was made a Doctor of the Church.
St. Teresa joins "Stonewall" Jackson in our loop Exhumation Celebration.
Other famous saints: Saint Augustine, Saint Catherine and Saint Patrick.
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Catholic Mystics
Great information about the Discalced Carmelites, founded by the reformer Teresa
St. Teresa of Avila
Good, quick biographical background from a Catholic encyclopedia
Teresa of Avila
Quotes and bibliography from Other Women's Voices
Teresa of Avila Books
Annotated bibliography for further research
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Reforming nun and Patroness of Spain
