Large Saint Teresa Statue in Color

Saint Teresa of  Avila, also called Saint Teresa of Jesus, 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. To learn more about St. Teresa of Avila and her life please go here The life of St. Teresa