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I can only guess at this. Years after she died the body of Teresa was exhumed and found to be uncorrupted. Upon close examination, her heart showed signs of Transverberation (piercing of the heart). This is a very special gift from Our Lord for those saints who had a very special devotion to him. The heart piercing does not kill the person but leaves behind a permanent scar of the cardiac tissue which is clearly visible if the body is autopsied after death.
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∙ 13y ago
Saint Teresa of Avila's symbol is a heart pierced by an arrow, which represents her profound love for God and her suffering in her spiritual journey. It also symbolizes her passion and dedication to the Catholic faith.
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∙ 12y agoSt. Theresa's symbols are a heart, an arrow, and a book. The heart and arrow are her symbols because she is said to have had a vision where an angel pierced her heart with an arrow. The book is her symbol because she is one of the Doctors of the Church.
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∙ 8y agoTeresa of Avila is represented by:
nun wearing the habit of a Discalced Carmelite
Carmelite nun with her heart pierced by an arrow held by an angel
Carmelite nun holding a pierced heart, book and crucifix
Carmelite nun with book and quill
Carmelite nun receiving a message from a dove
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Is there a drawing of Saint Teresa's symbol?
There are several saints named Teresa so you need to be more specific.
What is Saint Teresa Vickers the patron saint of?
I can find no saint named Teresa Vickers.
Where did Saint Teresa do her ministry?
The answer depends upon which Saint Teresa you are referring to as there are several.
When did College of Saint Teresa end?
College of Saint Teresa ended in 1989.
When was Ecstasy of Saint Teresa created?
Ecstasy of Saint Teresa was created in 1652.
What is St. Teresa Margaret Redi the patron saint of?
St. Teresa Redi is a saint but not a patron saint.
What did Saint Teresa die of?
Which Teresa? There are several.
Who was Saint Teresa?
Saint Teresa was one of a number of saints by that name. Please narrow your question to a specific saint.
What did Saint Teresa do to became a saint?
There are several saints named Teresa. Please be specific.
When was Saint Teresa canonized a saint?
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Who Saint Teresa is the patron of?
Mother Teresa's patron saint was St. Therese of Lisieux.
How was Mother Teresa declared as a saint?
Mother Teresa has been beatified but not yet declared a saint.
