The Catholic saint's grave body held for the first time in 442 years is 'Tonjeon'
Sep 10, 2024
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It was released last month for research and surprised people because the body was intact.
According to foreign media such as the New York Post, the Archdiocese of Avila, Spain, recently announced that it had opened the tomb of Saint Teresa.
The saint, also known as Saint Teresa de Avila, was a nun belonging to the 'Barefoot Carmel Society' who died in 1582.
The body of Saint Teresa, who was in the silver coffin in the tomb, watched by nuns, monks, and priests, remained uncorrupted 442 years later.
Father Marco Chiesa said "The remains of an adult are remarkably well preserved"The skin is mummified, so there is no color and no skin color, but the face is clearly visible"
Father Chiesa said "I know that the last few years of Saint Teresa were difficult times to walk"Sometimes, looking at the body, I find more than what a man has said"
After analyzing the feet, it was confirmed that there were calcite thorns that made walking almost impossible," he added.
Researchers plan to investigate the health conditions Theresa suffered before her death.
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