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

Famous quotes containing the words saint and/or teresa:

    Troll the bowl, the jolly nut-brown bowl,
    And here, kind mate, to thee!
    Let’s sing a dirge for Saint Hugh’s soul,
    And down it merrily.
    Thomas Dekker (1572?–1632?)

    Sweetest Lord, make me appreciative of the dignity of my high vocation, and its many responsibilities. Never permit me to disgrace it by giving way to coldness, unkindness, or impatience.
    —Mother Teresa (b. 1910)