Question

She established her own order of nuns and was the most influential woman in the Church during the Reformation. Pope Paul VI also declared her the "Doctor of the Church" in 1970. Who is she?

a) Joan of Arc
b) Mother Teresa
c) Mary Magdalene
d) Teresa of Avila

Answer 1

d) Teresa of Avila

The influential nun who founded her own order during the Reformation and was declared a Doctor of the Church is Teresa of Avila.

Step-by-step explanation:

The most influential woman in the Church during the Reformation who established her own order of nuns and was declared a 'Doctor of the Church' in 1970 by Pope Paul VI is Teresa of Avila.

She was a prominent figure during the mid-sixteenth century in Spain, a period concurrent with the Reformation. As part of her contributions, Saint Teresa wrote several books describing her spiritual visions.

Her work and influence in the monastic life were significant, at a time when monasticism allowed women to play a role in society independent of their relationship to a father or husband, similarly to historical figures such as Radegund, who found the religious life preferable to secular challenges.

Recognizing her importance, the title of 'Doctor of the Church' denotes a saint whose writings or preachings are useful to Christians 'in any age of the Church.'