Saint Teresa of Portugalalso known as Saint Teresa of AlcobaçaIt was a Portuguese nobleman who lived in the 14th century. He was born in 1270 in Coimbra, Portugal, and was the daughter of King Alfonso III of Portugal and his second wife, Beatrice of Castile.
Teresa was educated at the Portuguese court and showed a deep religious devotion, from an early age. He decided to dedicate her life to God and chose a life of virginity consecrated To the saint is asked to mediate before Jesusto resolve any inconvenience.
The iron conviction of Saint Teresa of Portugal
Although the pressures for him to marry and secure political alliances favorable, Saint Teresa of Portugal stood firm his commitment to God and rejected all marriages proposed. Finally, He managed to persuade his father to allow him to enter the monastery. Cistercian of Lorvão, where a life of prayer and penance.
After some years, Saint Teresa moved to the monastery of Santa María de Alcobaçawhere he lived the rest of his life in a deep life of prayer and service to God. He died on June 17 from 1336.
Saint Teresa of Portugal is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Churchalthough her cult is not as widespread as that of other contemporary saints. His holiday is celebrated on June 17 in the liturgical calendar.
Prayer for Saint Teresa of Portugal
Blessed Saint Teresa,
queen, mother and servant of God,
intercede for me to be able to resolve passively,
all the conflicts that torment my life.
Help me lead my life on God’s path
and be of help to others.
Amen.
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