The body of Santa Teresa de Jesus is exposed to Bazilica Alba de Tolmis after more than a century
Bazilica Al -Bashara from Mrs. Carmen in Alba de Touremis (SalamanaLive a historical moment, The opening of the grave Santa Teresa de Giso So that his body can be recorded by the believers, which is the event that only occurred on two previous occasions and is now repeated after more than a century.
The body of the deceased saint in 1582, which can be recorded this time From this Sunday, May 11, to 25In hours without interruption from 9.00 to 11 pm, it was already exposed to general reverence in 1760 and 1914 and now in 2025.
The event, It was organized by Carmel arrangement barefootThis Sunday, at 9 am with a symbolic editorial law, headed by the Bishop of Salamanca, Jose Luis Ritana; From the outstanding province of Carmel, barefoot in Spain, Francisco Sanchez Orega; Before Carmellitas in the city, Miguel Angel Gonzalez; The Chairman of the Board, Alfonso Fernandez Manuko, Minister of Culture, Gonzalo Santonga, as well as the mayor of Alba de Tormis, Conscion Miguilic.
The day of the first exposure to the body started with some Words welcome By the Carmel community and the delivery of the keya key, as a sign of spiritual openness and society.
All this happened in a verb that was crowned b Banking from bells The doors were opened to the pilgrims and visitors who waited excited about the start of the Santa Teresa body.
Before opening the doors of the basilica, he called before the Carmel in the town Wealth of spiritual heritageHe said in the data “from the saint” that exceeds the physical image, the visual image.
Although the body provides “the same aspect He had the last time he opened his graveBefore Carmellitas, she emphasized that in this veneration, “the visual image with the contemplative appearance, such as Santa Teresa de Jesus, must be overcome, to implement the spiritual gift she provides, her life testimony, her writings, and the greatness of her testimony, as a woman, as holy and as a holy.”
For her part, the mayor of Alba de Tomers wished that “this spiritual existence” of the Luke “wishedFill everyone from humanity In these difficult times in society, “he appealed to the municipality’s hospitality with all pilgrims who are approaching.
At the same time, the Chairman of the Board of Directors indicated that he wanted to participate in this “historic event”. “111 years ago, the grave of the saint has not openedHe remembers, to claim that “approaching Santa Teresa is to approach several centuries of faith, religiosity and spirituality” because “she was a woman who came to her time, not only on her way to live, in her delivery and her inner life, but also because she was an example of her life with her way of writing and with her way of prayer. “
“Of course, for me personally, and I say that with a lot of humility, You distinguished me“The head of the independent executive authority and the famous party at Castilla Y León, who also praised that the sacred footprint was characterized by a good part of society, not only” in Avila where he was born and in Alba de Tomers, where the body settles, but also in other places such as Borgo or Syria. “
Finally, Fernandez Manico recalled that Santa Teresa was The first woman called a doctorate in the church In 1970 with Santa Catalina de Siena, which means “the depth that was its legacy.”
Other works
after Opening his public reverenceAbout the body of Santa Teresa, other actions will be carried out as a measure headed by the Arch -Archbishop and Miller and the President of the Spanish Episcopal Conference, Luis Arjlo, on Wednesday, May 14.
Also, on Thursday, 15 May, 12:30 pm, there will be The presence of Nonicalo Apostolic Before the European Union, Monsignor Bernarto Cleopas Ouza, who will also head a special veil.
This celebration will go Duke Alba And many authorities, including the mayor of Valdolid, Jesus Giulio Caneiro, as the head of the Teresa fingerprint, as well as many mayors in the Tiresia cities. After that, on Sunday, May 18, at 1:00 pm, Cardinal Antonio Maria Rocco Varilla will be the Holy Liturgy that will be Sing by HawkanaA sacred watch set at 5:30 pm.
Among the distinguished events, on Tuesday, May 20, at 22:00, the official show will be made to break “Vera Defigies”, Sculpture By Australian artist Jennifer Man, who will be present with the ecclesiastical and civil authorities.
procession
In addition, one of the most The neighbors expect it The Duchy Villa will arrive on Saturday, May 24, when an unusual procession is held with the image of Santa Teresa de Jessu, wandering the streets of Alba de Touremis, at 7:00 pm, accompanied by the municipal music band and a different trade from the diocese of Salamanca and Teresian.
On the same night, the vigil in prayer will occur in the basilica, open to all They want to prolong this meeting Spiritual silence and remembering.
The official closure of moderation will be on Sunday, May 25, with an official bloc headed by Father Miguel Marquis Kali, a general of Carmel Perfoot. The bishops of various diocese, religious, civilian, and academics have confirmed Help Alba In days, Santa Teresa de Jiso is revered.
