Teresa of Avila’s canonisation and her legacy
A mere thirty-two years after her death in 1582, Teresa of Avila, Spanish foundress of the Discalced Carmelites, was beatified in 1614. Less than ten years later she was canonised in 1622. Her canonisation in 1622 was a huge event in Spain, where it unleashed a storm of creativity and also controversy.
Over the four hundred years since then, countless poets, novelists, playwrights, and artists from all over the world have fallen under her charm, and in truth the only other saint who can stand comparison with her in terms of popularity is St Francis of Assisi.
This presentation will explore Teresa’s extraordinary destiny.
FREE Talk: ‘Teresa of Avila’s canonisation and her legacy’
Speaker: Dr Cyprian Blamires, OCDS
Date: 12 March 2022
Time: 7pm – 8:15pm (UK)
Price: FREE
These talks will be made available for later viewing to all those who register.
Registration Details
This online talk is FREE with optional donation. By donating you will automatically be registered. We look forward to your attendance.
Thank you and God Bless.
Schedule for the Evening Event
(all times are UK, London GMT)
| 6:00pm | Mass of the occasion (Livestream from Boars Hill) |
| 6:40pm | Zoom opens for the lecture |
| 7:00pm | Opening – Welcome and a short prayer |
| 7:10pm | Talk by Dr Cyprian Blamires, OCDS |
| 8:00pm | Breakout groups (sharing on the presentation) |
| 8:20pm | Plenary (Q&A, Comments and Reflections) and testimonial video “What Does Teresa Mean to You?” |
| 8:30pm | Closing |