Jan 3, 2025 · St. Teresa of Ávila (born March 28, 1515, Ávila, Spain—died October 4, 1582, Alba de Tormes; canonized 1622; feast day October 15) was a Spanish nun, one of the great mystics and religious women of the Roman Catholic Church, and an author of spiritual classics.

Teresa of Ávila [b] OCD (born Teresa Sánchez de Cepeda Dávila y Ahumada; [c] 28 March 1515 – 4 or 15 October 1582), [a] also called Saint Teresa of Jesus, was a Carmelite nun and prominent Spanish mystic and religious reformer.

St. Teresa is the patron saint of Headache sufferers. Her symbol is a heart, an arrow, and a book. She was canonized in 1622.

Oct 2, 2011 · Who is St. Therese of Lisieux? Learn the story Therese Martin and how she became a saint and doctor of the church.

Therese of Lisieux OCD (French: Thérèse de Lisieux [teʁɛz də lizjø]; born Marie Françoise-Thérèse Martin; 2 January 1873 – 30 September 1897), in religion Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face (Thérèse de l'Enfant Jésus et de la Sainte Face), was a French Discalced Carmelite who is widely venerated in modern times.

Mar 17, 2022 · St. Teresa of Avila guided Carmelite nuns and priests with discipline, love, and common sense. However, her leadership and teachings did not abide by the Roman Catholic church conventions that were prevalent in her lifetime.

Jul 25, 2024 · As a small girl, St. Teresa of Ávila (1515-82) wanted to become a martyr slaughtered at the hands of the Moors. As a young adult, she was taken up with vanities and worldly concerns. She wanted greatness, but only had to figure out the means to achieve it.

Oct 7, 2024 · St. Teresa of Ávila, also known as St. Teresa of Jesus, was born on March 28, 1515, in Ávila, Spain, to a devout Catholic family. From a young age, she displayed a deep spirituality and fascination with the eternal.

2 days ago · On Oct. 15, Roman Catholics celebrate the Spanish Carmelite reformer and mystic St. Teresa of Avila, whose life of prayer enriched the Church during the 16th century counter-reformation.

In the Autobiography which she completed towards the end of her life, Saint Teresa of Avila gives us a description of her parents, along with a disparaging estimate of her own character.