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A well -preserved body of an early modern saint is exposed in Spain on Sunday, months after being discovered “Miraculous inconsistent” last year.
Jesus’ Holy Teresa, also called Saint Teresa of Avila, She was a discal carmelite nun born in 1515 and died in 1582. This weekend, her body has been put on a public display in Alba de Tormes, Spain, for the first time since 1914.
The pictures show the Catholics visibly scary because of the screen, which was part of the public honor opening ceremony on Sunday.
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The observers were seen covering their mouths, crying, and praying for the gaze of the Spanish saint.
St. Tereza’s body was dressed in a nun while showing. Although the remains seemed mostly skeletal, certain areas seemed extremely well preserved, including its foot.
Catholics were surprised at St. Tereza Avila’s remains, which was exposed on May 11th. (Manuel Angel Laya / Europe Press / Getty Images)
In September, officials from the Diocese of Avila opened the tomb of St. Teresa and reported that she appeared exactly the same as when her tomb was first exhumed in 1914.
“The parts discovered, which are face and foot, are the same as in 1914,” Fr. Then Marco Chies said.
“No color, no skin color, because the skin is mummified, but it can be seen, especially in the middle of the face.”
He added, “[It] Looks good. Expert doctors see Teresa’s face almost clear. “
The tomb of St. Tereza was opened for the first time in 1914; Her corpse has not been exposed since then. (Manuel Angel Laya/Europe Press via Getty Images)
The researchers also managed to discover insight into the history of the female saint, because she suffered from the chronic pain that eventually made her immobile.
Chiesa discovered limestone spines, or heels, which “made walking almost impossible” for Saint Teresa.
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The Catholic official said, “Sometimes, looking into the body, you discover more than the person had [spoken about]. “
He added, “She walked [to] Alba de Tormes, and then died, but her desire was to continue and move forward, despite physical disadvantages. “
St. The Ansovil Teresa suffered from medical questions before her death, including exhausting heels. (Manuel Angel Laya/Europe Press via Getty Images)
In March, the Spanish newspaper Salamanca RTV Al Día reported that Discalid carmelites He received a preliminary analysis of a 53 -page saint’s state, which the professor described as “perfectly preserved”.
“The right foot, the left arm, the heart and the left arm are perfectly preserved, with intact skin, subcutaneous tissues and muscles in the place and without signs of decomposition,” said the Italian professor of anthropology Luigi Capasso.
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The preserved brown hair strands were also reported by officials, although on Sunday on Sunday they covered the nuns Glavaca.
The saint still retains one right drop and a dark iris, along with the nasal tissue, according to Salamanca RTV al Día.
Last year, Carmelite opened the grave of St. Teresa’s grave from Avila and found that her corpse was in a “undoubted” condition. (Cesar Manso/AFP via Getty Images)
Officials believe that Saint Teresa remained in such an extraordinary state because of the dry atmosphere of her tomb.
Excessive moisture usually accelerates the decay process, and Capasso reported that he made sure that he “blocking any future degradation, mechanical or biological”.
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“This preservation, more than 400 years after her death, reports a tranquility that reflects that she faced her departure,” the professor said.
“It’s a truly unique natural phenomenon.”
