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Researchers are beginning to release details about a 16th-century Catholic saint whose body was found miraculously "incorrupt" last year.
St. Teresa of Jesus, also known as St. Teresa of Avila,was a Discalced Carmelite nun who died in 1582. In September, the Diocese of Avila announced that officials had opened her tomb in Alba de Tormes, Spain, for the first time in 110 years, and the results were extraordinary.
"The uncovered parts, which are the face and foot, are the same as they were in 1914," Father Marco Chiesa said at the time. "There is no color, there is no skin color, because the skin is mummified, but it is seen, especially in the middle of the face.
"[It] looks good," he added. "Expert doctors see Teresa's face almost clearly."
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St. Teresa of Jesus, also known as St. Teresa of Avila,was a Discalced Carmelite nun who died in 1582. In September, the Diocese of Avila announced that officials had opened her tomb in Alba de Tormes, Spain, for the first time in 110 years, and the results were extraordinary.
"The uncovered parts, which are the face and foot, are the same as they were in 1914," Father Marco Chiesa said at the time. "There is no color, there is no skin color, because the skin is mummified, but it is seen, especially in the middle of the face.
"[It] looks good," he added. "Expert doctors see Teresa's face almost clearly."
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Experts reveal details about a 16th-century Catholic saint found 'perfectly preserved': 'Truly unique'
Researchers are beginning to reveal details about St. Teresa of Avila, the 16th-century Catholic saint whose body was found miraculously intact last year.
