Michelle Jackson+FollowSaint’s 440-Year-Old Body Draws Huge CrowdImagine seeing a 440-year-old saint up close! Over 100,000 people flocked to a tiny Spanish town to catch a rare glimpse of Saint Teresa of Avila’s perfectly preserved remains. It’s the first time in 110 years she’s been on display, and people were seriously moved—some even cried. Her skull is dressed up, her heart’s in a jar, and her other relics are scattered across Europe. No word on when (or if) she’ll be shown again! #SaintTeresa #History #Pilgrimage #Culture101Share
Lindsay Wood+Follow100,000 Line Up to See a Saint’s SkullImagine waiting over a century for a glimpse of a saint’s skull! Nearly 100,000 people just flocked to a tiny Spanish town to see Saint Teresa of Ávila’s remains—440 years after she died. Her skull (dressed up in a nun’s habit!) was on display for the first time since 1914, and people were moved to tears. Some even joked online about the whole scene being a little macabre, but for many, it was a once-in-a-lifetime spiritual moment. #SaintTeresa #Spain #Catholic #Culture80Share
Michael Butler+Follow440-Year-Old Saint’s Body Stuns CrowdYou won’t believe this: the 440-year-old body of Saint Teresa of Jesus just went on display in Spain for the first time in over a century—and it’s shockingly well preserved! People were literally moved to tears seeing her face and foot through the glass coffin. Scientists say her skin and muscles are still intact (no mummification involved!). This rare event has only happened three times since 1582. Imagine witnessing a real-life miracle like that! #SaintTeresa #History #Miracle #Spain #CatholicChurch #Culture659Share
