Biography story of st teresa avila auburn

Saint Teresa experienced many noteworthy challenges in her personal and spiritual life. Teresa was born in Avila, Spain, March 28, 1515.

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She died in Alba, October 4, 1582. Her father, Alonso de Cepeda, was a son of a Toledan merchant. Early in life when Teresa was 15, her mother died, leaving behind 10 children. Teresa was the “most beloved of them all.” She was of medium height, large rather than small, and generally well proportioned.

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In her youth she had the reputation of being quite beautiful, and she retained her fine appearance until her last years. Teresa’s personality was extroverted, her manner affectionately buoyant, and she had the ability to adapt herself easily to all kinds of persons and circumstances.

Spiritual and Physical Journey

Teresa struggled to maintain her religious piety throughout her life, a cross to which many of us can relate.

Physically, Teresa experienced severe health issues in her adult life. On