
Biography Sfanta Tereza De Avila (1515 - 1582)
Saint
Also known as: Teresa de Avila.
Also called: Teresa Sánchez de Cepeda Avila Y Ahumada.
Was born on 28 mar 1515.
Died on 04 oct 1582, at 67 years old.
Origin country Spain
Quotes by Sfanta Tereza De AvilaShe was a prominent Spanish mystic, Roman Catholic Saint, Carmelite nun, and writer of the Counter Reformation, and theologian of contemplative life through mental prayer. She was a reformer of the Carmelite Order and is considered to be, along with John of the Cross, a founder of the Discalced Carmelites.