Our Patron , St.Teresa

Teresa of Ávila (born Teresa Sánchez de Cepeda y Ahumada; born on 28 March 1515 also known as Saint Teresa of Jesus, was a Spanish noble woman who was called to convent life in the Catholic Church. A Carmelite nun, prominent Spanish mystic, religious reformer, author, theologian of the contemplative life and of mental prayer, she earned the rare distinction of being declared a Doctor of the Church. Teresa, who had been a social celebrity in her home province, was dogged by early family losses and ill health. In her mature years, she became the central figure of a movement of spiritual and monastic renewal borne out of an inner conviction and honed by ascetic practice. Until her demise on 4th October 1582, she presented herself for human welfare. She has since become one of the patron saints of Spain. On 27 September 1970 Pope Paul VI proclaimed Teresa the first female Doctor of the Church in recognition of her centuries-long spiritual legacy to Catholicism