Teresian

[ tuh-ree-zhuhn ]

noun

1. a member of the reformed order of barefooted Carmelites, founded in Spain in 1562.

adjective

1. of or relating to St. Theresa or the Teresians.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Teresian¹

1620–30; Saint Teres(a) + -ian

Example Sentences

Wyrzykowski, who leads a religious charity known as the Teresian Carmelites in Millbury, Massachusetts, said in an interview Tuesday that he was selling the cream online for $65 per tube to support the Carmelites work with prisoners, drug addicts, and school children.

From Washington Times

“We expressed this point of view in many conversations we had with the Teresian Carmelites and their outside legal advisers over the past two years.”

From Washington Times

“What also upsets me is that the Teresian Carmelites were going to use the proceeds for the poor and disadvantaged in central Massachusetts and that was a noble thing to do.”

From Washington Times

The Catholic Church withdrew recognition for the Teresian Carmelites in 2008, saying they no longer met the criteria to be a Catholic organization.

From Washington Times

Wyrzykowski, who leads a religious charity known as the Teresian Carmelites in Millbury, Massachusetts, said in an interview Tuesday that he was selling the cream online for $65 per tube to support the Carmelites work with prisoners, drug addicts, and school children.

From Seattle Times