A portrait of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
St. Thérèse of Lisieux
1873 – 1897
Feast
October 1 · XIX c.
Patron of
Missions · Florists · Pilots · France · Loss of parents
Order
Religious / Doctor of the Church / Carmelite
French Discalced Carmelite (1873-1897), youngest daughter of Sts. Louis Martin and Zélie Guérin, entered the Carmel of Lisieux at 15 by special permission, died of tuberculosis at 24. Her posthumously published autobiography "Story of a Soul" presents her "Little Way" of spiritual childhood and made her the most-read Catholic spiritual writer of the 20th century. Patroness of the missions; Doctor of the Church (1997).
Life & Times
Born: 1873 · Died: 1897 · From: France.
Patronage
St. Thérèse of Lisieux is invoked as the patron of missions, florists, pilots, france, loss of parents. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“I will spend my heaven doing good upon earth.”— Recorded by Sr. Agnes of Jesus in 'Last Conversations,' July 17, 1897
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Thérèse of Lisieux, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.