How old was St Teresa of Avila when she became a nun?
On November 2, 1535, at the age of 20, Teresa and her brother ran away from home to pursue religious vocations. Teresa entered the Carmelite Monastery of the Incarnation at Avila. Alonso de Cepeda resigned himself to her decision. A year later, Teresa was professed.Thereof, when did St Teresa of Avi...