DOCTOR
Saint Teresa of Ávila
Bishop, Doctor of the Church
Saint Teresa of Ávila, Doctor of Prayer, declared a Doctor of the Church.
background
Saint Teresa of Jesus (1515-1582), Discalced Carmelite reformer and author of The Interior Castle, renewed Carmelite life and taught the way of contemplative prayer. The first woman declared a Doctor of the Church, by Pope Paul VI in 1970.
summary
Saint Teresa of Ávila, Doctor of Prayer, declared a Doctor of the Church.
doctor Title
Doctor of Prayer
feast Day
October 15