On the 26th of May, the urn containing the body of Saint Teresa of Jesus was returned to its usual place in the centre of the altarpiece in the church of the Discalced Carmelites in Alba de Tormes. From the 11th to the 25th of May, more than 93,000 pilgrims came to venerate her body in public. The urn’s return to its usual location took place in two stages: first, a procession through the streets of Alba; then, a simpler procession within the church. Those taking part in the latter included the Discalced Carmelite community of Alba de Tormes, numerous nuns from various Discalced Carmelite monasteries, and around thirty Discalced Carmelites from different communities in Spain.
Our Father General, Father Miguel Márquez Calle, was present to witness this unique event. Following restoration work on the reliquaries, the urn containing the body of Saint Teresa will now be on display. Before the loggia containing the shrine was closed, the ecclesiastical court signed the closure acts and the sepulchre was sealed in accordance with the canonical rite.
