Thérèse of Lisieux

Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (1873 - 1897) (aka. St Therese of the Child Jesus/ Sainte Thérèse de Lisieux) is  Doctor of the Catholic church, which means that her life and writings are considered particularly important for Catholics. She is also called the Little Flower of Jesus. She lived in France as a nun, and died at 24 from tuberculosis. Mother Teresa chose her name in honor of her.Catholic Online page.

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Category:1873 births
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Category:Christian saints
Category:French Roman Catholics
Category:Doctors of the Church
Category:Pope Leo XIII