Teresian Carmels

The definition of Teresian Carmels is a barefooted Carmelite of the reformed order established in the 16th century by St. Teresa of Ávila.

It was to become the first of a new Order: the Discalced Carmelites. [The term 'discalced' means 'barefoot' and comes from the practice of wearing sandals].

The Order was established in the 16th century, pursuant to the reform of the Carmelite Order by two Spanish saints, Saint Teresa of Ávila (foundress) and Saint John of the Cross (co-founder). Discalced is derived from Latin, meaning "without shoes".