Description:
(Roman Catholic Nun Known as the ‘Little Flower of Jesus’)
Also known by her widely popular nickname ‘The Little Flower of Jesus’, Therese of Lisieux was a Roman Catholic nun who is widely respected in modern times. The simple life she led and her very practical approach to the spirituality brought her a large fan following among the Christian devotees, but sadly, only after her demise. She dedicated her life to the service of Jesus Christ at a tender age of 15, before her tragic death at 24. In the 9 years of her service, her popularity grew among other nuns at Caramel and she became an influential preacher. Her book ‘Story of a Soul’ is a biographical that made sure her popularity reached the far wide corners of the world after her death. Her thoughts about love and impact of acts of selflessness resonated well with the readers, and despite the fact that she never wanted to be in the limelight, she earned the great honour of becoming a Doctor of Catholic Church. She is only one of the three women who have achieved the honour and also the youngest person ever to do so.
Birthday
January 2, 1873 (Capricorn)
Alternative names
Marie Françoise-Thérèse Martin, Saint Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face
Died on
September 30, 1897
Parents
Louis Martin
Marie-Azélie Guérin Martin
Relatives
Marie-Pauline Martin
When and where was Thérèse of Lisieux canonized?
Thérèse of Lisieux was canonized by the Catholic Church on May 17, 1925, in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City.
What is Thérèse of Lisieux's popular spiritual autobiography?
Thérèse of Lisieux's popular spiritual autobiography is called "Story of a Soul," which she wrote under obedience to her superiors.
What is the significance of Thérèse of Lisieux's "Little Way?"
Thérèse of Lisieux's "Little Way" spirituality emphasizes doing small acts of kindness and love in everyday life to please God, rather than grand gestures.
What is Thérèse of Lisieux's patronage in the Catholic Church?
Thérèse of Lisieux is the patron saint of missionaries, aviators, florists, illness, and France.
What is the title by which Thérèse of Lisieux is commonly known in the Catholic Church?
Thérèse of Lisieux is commonly known as "The Little Flower" in the Catholic Church due to her analogy of herself as a tiny flower in God's garden.
