Saint Teresa

Saint Teresa may refer to:

  • Saint Teresa of Ávila (1515–1582), founder of the Reformed Carmelites, and Doctor of the Church
  • Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, O.C.D. (1873–1897), Carmelite nun, and Doctor of the Church
  • Saint Teresa of the Andes (1900–1920), Carmelite nun, born Juana Fernández del Solar
  • Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (1891–1942), Carmelite nun, born Edith Stein
  • Saint Teresa Margaret of the Sacred Heart (1747–1770), Carmelite nun

In other uses:

  • St. Teresa, Florida, a town in the United States
  • "St. Teresa", a song by Joan Osborne from Relish
  • "St. Teresa", a song by Blackmore's Night from The Village Lanterne

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