Description

Statue depicting Saint Teresa, made of resin and marble dust, hand-colored using water-based and oil-based acrylic colors.
Saint Teresa wears a brown tunic, a black veil on her head and holds a crucifix and red roses in her arms.
The statue rests on a small square base and is engraved with “St. Teresa”.
Saint Teresa of Avila, also known as Saint Teresa of Jesus, is an important figure in the history of the Catholic Church.
Saint Teresa is famous as a mystic, reformer, and founder of the reformed branch of the Carmelite Order, known as the Discalced Carmelites. Her mystical experiences, detailed in her writings, made her one of the most influential spiritual figures of her time.
The spirituality of Saint Teresa is characterized by an intense desire for union with God and the importance placed on mental prayer.