Thursday, September 12, 2024

SAINT TERESA OF AVILA BODY STILL INCORRUPT : DEAD SINCE 1582

DAILY MAIL SCIENCE: SAINT THERESA OF AVILA BODY INCORRUPT by Niki Main Science Reporter  - Good photos but no you won't see the body in this article.

Science will be applied to determine how it is that the saint's body is so well preserved and also how to keep it that way...

Excerpt:

The Diocese has taken stringent measures to protect the saint's remains, including requiring a total of 10 keys to access her coffin.

Three of the keys are held by the Duke of Alba, another three are possessed by the city of Alba de Tormes and the Discalced Carmelite Father General in Rome has an additional three.

The 10th key - known as the King's key - is also needed to access St Teresa's remains, with three needed to open the outer gate, three to open the tomb and four to open the coffin.