The public has seen the well-preserved body of a Catholic saint from the 16th century. When the 440-year-old body of Saint Teresa of Jesus was discovered in a glass coffin in Spain, many devout Catholics were overcome with emotion.
On Sunday, May 11, the body of the Discalced Carmelite nun was displayed to the public for the first time since 1914 at the Basilica Annunciation of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in the province of Salamanca, Spain.
Parts of the body appear to be astonishingly well preserved, despite being skeleton at first glance. When they saw the centuries-old body, a number of Basilica visitors were clearly moved.
In front of St. Teresa’s body, numerous people were observed praying. Discalculated monks, nuns and priests had opened her coffin so that relics of her heart, hand and arm could be studied. They compared the state of the body to a photo of the same remains from 1914.
“The uncovered parts, which are the face and foot, are the same as those they were in 1914,” Father Marco Chiesa said.
“There is no colour, there is no skin colour, because the skin is mummified, but it is seen, especially in the middle of the face.”
It’s truly remarkable that the remains of Saint Teresa have been preserved and is being displayed after over 440 years.
Such instances often inspire awe and deepen faith, reminding us of the enduring nature of her spiritual legacy.
Many believe that the preservation of her relics is a testament to divine wonder and the lasting impact of her life and teachings.
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