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Saint Tomb · Chile

Sanctuary of St. Teresa of Los Andes

Auco, Valparaíso, Chile

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Why pilgrims come

A sacred place worth the journey.

Chile’s great Carmelite pilgrimage sanctuary preserves the tomb of St. Teresa of Jesus of Los Andes and is built around Eucharist, reconciliation and contemplative prayer.

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The pilgrim’s guide

What makes this visit meaningful

Chile’s great Carmelite pilgrimage sanctuary preserves the tomb of St. Teresa of Jesus of Los Andes and is built around Eucharist, reconciliation and contemplative prayer.

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Chile’s first canonized saint

Pray at the tomb of the young Carmelite whose writings continue to draw pilgrims.

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A sanctuary for reconciliation

The custodians place particular emphasis on confession and prayerful conversion.

Feasts, anniversaries & celebrations

Feast of St. Teresa of Jesus of Los AndesConnected to this place through tomb and principal sanctuary.