Dall’11 al 25 maggio p.v. verranno esposti alla pubblica venerazione i resti di S. Teresa di Gesù nella chiesa delle Carmelitane Scalze di Alba de Tormes. In preparazione a tale evento, pubblichiamo di seguito la relazione scientifica scritta dal Prof. Capasso che ha curato e diretto l’aspetto scientifico della Ricognizione canonica.

Relazione scientifica

• Bronze bust: 7,500.00 EUR + VAT (+ shipping) or 6,500.00 if ordering 6 or more copies.
• Resin bust (painted as bronze): 3.900,00 EUR + VAT (+ shipping)
• Life-size bronze statue (1.7 metres high): EUR 35,000.00 + VAT (+ shipping) + plinth, the cost of which depends on the material requested.

For orders, please ask the General Postulation OCD by filling out the form on the website.

28^th March 2025
510^th anniversary of the birth of Saint Teresa of Jesus

On 28 August 2024, in Alba de Tormes (Spain), the long process of identification and study of the mortal remains of Saint Teresa of Jesus began. It will culminate with the public exhibition from 11 to 25 May and the subsequent closure of the tomb.

On this occasion, numerous and meticulous examinations were conducted under the responsibility of Professors Luigi Capasso, Ruggero D'Anastasio and Dr. Jacopo Cilli of the ‘Gabriele d'Annunzio’ University of Chieti-Pescara (Italy). On the basis of the information gathered, the Generalate of the Discalced Carmelites decided to proceed with the scientific reconstruction of the face of Saint Teresa of Avila, using the most modern techniques.

This facial reconstruction (also known as ‘approximation’) was carried out by Forensic Sculptor Jennifer Mann of the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (Monash University, Victoria, Australia): it combined the forensic methodologies currently used in the United States and the United Kingdom and was based on the anthropometric data and X-rays provided by the University of Chieti. The photographs are by Jennifer Mann and the videos by Paul Burston.

The artists authorize the publication and printing of these images with the following credits: for the photographs ‘Sculpture and photos by Jennifer Mann’ and for the videos ‘Sculpture by Jennifer Mann/Videos by Paul Burston’, all rights retained. Soon, copies of the bust of Saint Theresa will be available in the original dimensions, in bronze or resin. To order, please contact the Postulation General OCD.

P. Marco Chiesa
Postulator General OCD

On Tuesday, March 18, the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints will hold the opening of the diocesan inquiry into an alleged miracle attributed to the Servant of God Maria Cristina of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament (born Maria Cristina de los Reyes Olivera, 1890-1980), a professed nun of the Order of Discalced Carmelites and foundress of the Monastery of the Most Holy Trinity in San Fernando, Cádiz (Spain).

On Saturday 29 March, the diocese of Terni-Narni-Amelia will hold the closing session of the diocesan inquiry into an alleged miracle attributed to the Servant of God Maria Eletta di Gesù (born Caterina Tramazzoli, 1605-1663), a professed nun of the Discalced Carmelite Order.

On February 24, 2025, during the audience granted to H.E. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State, and H.E. Msgr. Edgar Peña Parra, Substitute for General Affairs, the Holy Father Francis authorized the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints to promulgate a number of Decrees, including the heroic virtues of the Servant of God Cunegonda Siwiec, a faithful laywoman, member of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites (OCDS), born May 28, 1876 in Stryszawa - Siwcówka (Poland) and died there on June 27, 1955.

On Sunday, 23 February, at the Discalced Carmelite nuns' monastery in Santa Fe (Argentina), the opening session of the diocesan inquest on the “life, virtues, fame of holiness and signs” of the Servant of God Cecilia Maria of the Holy Face (born Cecilia María Sánchez Sorondo), a professed nun of the Order of Discalced Carmelites, will be held.

Today, during the Audience granted to His Most Reverend Eminence Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, the Supreme Pontiff decided to extend the cult of Blessed Teresa of Saint Augustine (born: Mary Magdalene Claudia Lidoine) and 15 companions of the Order of the Discalced Carmelites of Compiègne, martyrs, killed in odium Fidei on 17 July 1794, in Paris (France), registering them in the catalog of Saints (Canonization Equipollent).

«I pastori che vegliavano nei campi
ricevettero una luminosa visione
che li lasciò sbigottiti:
la gloria di Dio rifulse intorno a loro,
e un angelo gridava:
“Inneggiate, perché il Cristo è nato.
O Dio dei padri, tu sei benedetto”.

“Che discorso è questo?”,
si dissero i pastori;
“Andiamo a vedere l’evento,
il Cristo divino”.
Raggiunta Betlemme,
insieme alla Madre adoravano cantando:
“O Dio dei padri, tu sei benedetto.” ».

[Tropario bizantino]

Tanti auguri di buon Natale e buon principio d’anno a tutti dalla Postulazione generale dei Carmelitani Scalzi!