The incorrupt body of Saint Teresa of Jesus will be displayed to the public for the first time in 111 years.
As part of a study on relics, her tomb was opened in August, which the public will now be able to see.
“The silver urn containing the Saint’s body will be opened to pilgrims and visitors, said Fr Miguel Angel Gonzalez, Prior of the Discalced Carmelites of Alba de Tormes.
“In this way, all who come to Alba de Tormes, following in the footsteps of Saint Teresa of Jesus, will have the opportunity to approach Jesus Christ and his church, following the path of this great saint, who is a heritage of humanity and enriches us all.”
It will be something unprecedented that can be witnessed from 11-25 May at the place where the Saint, founder of the Discalced Carmelite Order and canonised in 1622, died.
“Anyone who approaches Saint Teresa of Jesus does not remain indifferent,” Fr Miguel said.
“Their innermost being is transformed by the protection, by the example, by the living and everlasting witness of this great saint, Doctor of the Church, Saint Teresa of Jesus.”
This will be an historic event, having only occurred three times: in 1582, after the Saint’s death; in 1760; and, for the last time, in 1914.
