Researchers have begun publishing details about a 16th century Catholic saint who was found to have miraculously “rotten” last year.
Also known as Saint Teresa of Jesus Saint Teresa of Avila, She was a contradictory Carmelite nun who passed away in 1582. In September, the Parish of Avila announced that she had opened her grave in Alba de Tomes, Spain for the first time in 110 years.
“The uncovered parts of the face and feet are the same as in 1914,” Father Marco Chiesa said at the time. “Because my skin is mummified, there is no colour. I don't have any skin tone, but I can see it especially in the middle of my face.
“[It] “It looks good,” he added.
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Researchers share details about the state of St. Teresa in Avila's corpse. (Carmel Order of Avila, Spain, Getty Images)
According to the Spanish newspaper Salamanca RTV Al Día, the contradictory Carmell received a 53-page preliminary analysis of the saint's status on March 15th. The report details the state of the artifact, including Alba de Tormez's body, left arm and heart.
Luigi Capasso, professor of Italian anthropology, described the body of St. Teresa as “fully preserved.”
“The right leg, left hand, heart and left arm are completely preserved, with intact skin, subcutaneous tissue and muscles in place, with no signs of deterioration,” Capasso told the outlet.
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The tomb of St. Teresa of Avila opened in 2024, and the Carmells found the body in a “rotten state.” (Order of Carmel, Parish, Avila)
St. Teresa's corpse maintains one right eyelid and dark iris, as well as a preserved chain of brown hair, according to the Spanish outlet. Surprisingly, some of her nose tissues were still unharmed.
“This preservation conveys a tranquility that reflects the way she faced her departure, more than 400 years after her death,” Kapaso said.
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The saint's forehead still holds traces of the saint's 16th century Carmelite headdress.
St. Teresa of Avila died in 1582 and had medical problems before her death. (Order of Carmel, Parish, Avila)
Researchers chalk St. Teresa's prominent state into the dry atmosphere of her grave, as excessive moisture usually accelerates the decomposition process. Capasso said his team is taking special care to “block future degradation, mechanical or biological degradation.”
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“It's a truly unique natural phenomenon,” the professor said.
The most recent observations come after the Carmelites published their first findings last year. After the tomb of St. Teresa was opened last summer, experts said she could determine her health before she died.
According to the orders of the Carmelites, the opening of St. Teresa, the tomb of Avila, was carefully carried out. (Order of Carmel, Parish, Avila)
“We know that in the pain she describes herself, it was difficult for her to walk,” Chiesa said at the time. “Sometimes, when you look at your body, you discover more than the person had [spoken about].
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“analysis [her foot relic located in Rome]we saw the presence of calcareous spines that make walking almost impossible,” the priest added. [to] Alba de Tormez, and, dead, her desire was to continue moving forward despite her physical flaws. ”
