Teresa of León

GPTKB entity

Properties (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf historical figure
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Spanish_Renaissance
Carmelites
gptkbp:birthDate 1515
gptkbp:birthPlace gptkb:Ávila,_Spain
gptkbp:canonizedBy gptkb:Pope_Gregory_XV
gptkbp:contribution promoting contemplative prayer
founding new convents
gptkbp:culturalImpact inspired art and literature
depicted in paintings
inspired youth movements
inspired social justice movements
inspired music compositions
subject of biographies
subject of films
influenced modern spirituality
influenced religious practices
influenced feminist theology
inspired pilgrimage sites
recognized in academic studies
celebrated in religious festivals
influenced contemplative communities
influenced spiritual directors
inspired retreats and spiritual exercises
recognized in church teachings
recognized in ecumenical dialogues
recognized in global spirituality
recognized in interfaith discussions
celebrated_in_various_Christian_denominations
gptkbp:deathDate 1582
gptkbp:deathPlace Alba_de_Tormes,_Spain
gptkbp:feastDay October 15
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Teresa of León
gptkbp:influence gptkb:Christian_mysticism
Carmelite spirituality
gptkbp:inspiredBy gptkb:Saint_John_of_the_Cross
gptkb:Saint_Augustine
gptkb:Saint_Francis_of_Assisi
gptkbp:knownFor mysticism
reforming the Carmelite order
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:patron_saint_of_headache_sufferers
gptkb:patron_saint_of_Spain
Doctor_of_the_Church
gptkbp:religion gptkb:Christianity
gptkbp:title gptkb:Saint
gptkbp:wrote gptkb:The_Interior_Castle
The_Book_of_Her_Life
The_Way_of_Perfection