Ana de Jesús
Spanish Discalced Carmelite nun and writer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ana de Jesús, translated into English as Anne of Jesus (25 November 1545 – 4 March 1621), was a Spanish Discalced Carmelite nun and writer. She was a close companion of Teresa of Ávila, foundress of the Carmelite reform and served to establish new monasteries of the Order throughout Europe. Known as a mystic and for her writings on prayer, she has been declared Venerable by the Catholic Church.
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Born | 25 November 1545 Medina del Campo, Valladolid, Spain |
Died | 4 March 1621(1621-03-04) (aged 75) Brussels, Belgium |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
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