October 15 Celebration of Saints

October 15 Celebration of Saints  

Saint Teresa of Avila

Carmelite nun Saint Teresa of Ávila was born on March 28, 1515 as Teresa Sánchez de Cepeda y Ahumada in in Ávila, Crown of Castile (today Spain). She is also known as Saint Teresa of Jesus.

Teresa was a religious reformer, author and mystic who was known for her theological concepts concerning a contemplative life and mental prayer. Her written works are fundamental components of Spanish Renaissance literature.

Saint Teresa of Jesus died on October 4, 1582 at the age of 67. She was beatified on April 24, 1614 by Pope Paul V and canonized on March 12, 1622 by Pope Gregory XV. Saint Teresa is one of the patron saints of Spain.

On September 27, 1970 she received the honor of becoming the first female Doctor of the Church, bestowed by Pope Paul VI to recognize her ongoing legacy of spirituality and Catholicism.

Read more about Saint Teresa of Avila. 

Other Saints for Today

Other saints for this day include:

Saint Agileus, Saint Antiochus, Saint Aurelia of Strasbourg, Saint Callistus, Saint Cannatus, Saint Euthymius the Younger, Saint Flavia, Saint Fortunatus, Saint Leonard Vandoeuvre, Saint Sabinus, Saint Severus, Saint Thecla of Kitzingen, Blessed Victoria Strata