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St Teresa Collection

St. Teresa of Avila, also known as Teresa de Cepeda y Ahumada, was a Spanish mystic and Carmelite nun who lived in the 16th century

Background imageSt Teresa Collection: Collegiate church. Interior. Baptist chapel (Capilla del Baptisterio y de las Reliquias de la)

Collegiate church. Interior. Baptist chapel (Capilla del Baptisterio y de las Reliquias de la Colegiata de Pastrana)
6267479 Collegiate church. Interior. Baptist chapel (Capilla del Baptisterio y de las Reliquias de la Colegiata de Pastrana). Reliquary bust of Saint Teresa. Polychrome wood

Background imageSt Teresa Collection: Parish museum. Painting. Ecstasy of Saint Teresa (Transverberacion de Santa Teresa)

Parish museum. Painting. Ecstasy of Saint Teresa (Transverberacion de Santa Teresa). Oil on canvas. 17th century
6267477 Parish museum. Painting. Ecstasy of Saint Teresa (Transverberacion de Santa Teresa). Oil on canvas. 17th century.; Museo Parroquial de Tapices de Pastrana, Guadalajara

Background imageSt Teresa Collection: St Teresa in ecstasy, late 19th century. Creator: Ernst Josephson

St Teresa in ecstasy, late 19th century. Creator: Ernst Josephson
St Teresa in ecstasy, late 19th century

Background imageSt Teresa Collection: Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Louis-en-l'Ile : Jésus apparait à sainte Thérèse, 1866

Esquisse pour l'église Saint-Louis-en-l'Ile : Jésus apparait à sainte Thérèse, 1866
Esquisse pour l'eglise Saint-Louis-en-l'Ile : Jesus apparait a sainte Therese, 1866. Jesus appears to St Teresa

Background imageSt Teresa Collection: Part of a manuscript. Letter no 96 of Saint Teresa to her niece Mother Maria Bautista

Part of a manuscript. Letter no 96 of Saint Teresa to her niece Mother Maria Bautista (Carta Nº 96 de Santa)
6267447 Part of a manuscript. Letter no 96 of Saint Teresa to her niece Mother Maria Bautista (Carta Nº 96 de Santa. Teresa, desde Sevilla, a su sobrina, la Madre Maria Bautista)

Background imageSt Teresa Collection: Saint Theresa praying alongside Christ, who points upwards to God the Father and

Saint Theresa praying alongside Christ, who points upwards to God the Father and the Holy Spirit, 1635-1700

Background imageSt Teresa Collection: St Teresa (engraving)

St Teresa (engraving)
1611394 St Teresa (engraving) by Delen, Dirck van (1605-71); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Teresa. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 October 1868)

Background imageSt Teresa Collection: Saint Teresa of Avilas Vision of the Dove, ca. 1650. Creator: Pierre Louis van Schuppen

Saint Teresa of Avilas Vision of the Dove, ca. 1650. Creator: Pierre Louis van Schuppen
Saint Teresa of Avilas Vision of the Dove, ca. 1650

Background imageSt Teresa Collection: Saint Teresa of Avila interceding for Bernardino de Mendoza, ca. 1640-59

Saint Teresa of Avila interceding for Bernardino de Mendoza, ca. 1640-59

Background imageSt Teresa Collection: Giovanni Battista Piazzetta St Teresa extasy

Giovanni Battista Piazzetta St Teresa extasy
After Giovanni Battista Piazzetta, St Teresa in extasy, Saint Teresas ecstasy, painting, oil on canvas, Height, 37.5 cm (14.7 inches), Width, 33.5 cm (13.1 inches), Unsigned

Background imageSt Teresa Collection: St. Teresa, Auxerre, Yonne, Burgundy, France, Europe

St. Teresa, Auxerre, Yonne, Burgundy, France, Europe



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St. Teresa of Avila, also known as Teresa de Cepeda y Ahumada, was a Spanish mystic and Carmelite nun who lived in the 16th century. She is best known for her writings on prayer and spiritual growth, including her autobiography "The Life of St. Teresa of Jesus." St. Teresa experienced numerous mystical visions and encounters with God throughout her life, which inspired her to reform the Carmelite order and establish new convents dedicated to a more contemplative way of life. Her teachings emphasized the importance of inner prayer and self-reflection as pathways to experiencing God's presence in everyday life. St. Teresa's profound insights into the nature of divine love have made her a beloved figure in Christian spirituality, revered by Catholics and Protestants alike. Despite facing opposition from within the church hierarchy during her lifetime, St. Teresa's legacy has endured through the centuries as a beacon of hope and inspiration for all who seek to deepen their relationship with God. Her courage, wisdom, and unwavering faith continue to inspire countless individuals around the world to pursue lives of holiness and devotion. In an age marked by uncertainty and turmoil, St. Teresa stands as a shining example of how one person's steadfast commitment to God can transform not only their own life but also those around them. May we all strive to emulate her example of humility, perseverance, and boundless love for our Creator as we navigate our own spiritual journeys in this complex world.