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Published on Mar 23, 2016

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SAINT TERESA OF AVILA

  • Nationality: Spanish
  • Born: in the 16th century before the Protestant-Reformation
  • Died: almost 20 years after the closing Council of Trent
Photo by Lawrence OP
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ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Wrote "The Way of Perfection" and "Interior Castle" which helped believers
  • A woman for God and prayer
  • A mystic
  • Founded the discalced Carmelites
  • Spent much of her time seeking to reform herself and the Carmelites
Photo by Walt Stoneburner
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ROLE IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

  • Church gave her the title "doctor of the church"
  • Was one of the first woman to be honored
  • Was also honored with St.Catherine of Siena
Photo by Stuck in Customs

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