Virgin and Doctor of the Church
Spain – 1515-1582
Feast Day: October 15th
Symbols: Carmelite habit, biretta (hat), pen, book, dove, angel with dart, crucifix, lily, heart, crowned with thorns
Patron Saint of: Spain, sick people, chess, people ridiculed for their piety
Buried: Convento de la Anunciación, Castilla y Leon, Spain
Hello,
I’m fascinated by contrasts and have long enjoyed the concept of smallness, perhaps especially in the context of the wonder that comes from gazing up into the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica or enjoying the vastness of a starry sky.
I’m a Catholic, deacon-candidate-wife, mom/mom-in-law to 7; retired homeschool mom & parish DRE; ADHD, Celiac, HSP; I love learning and writing.
© 2024-2026, Alicia Van Hecke, All Rights Reserved
Small Catholic 