Historical Figure
Thérèse of Lisieux
1873–1897
French Discalced Carmelite nun and saint (1873–1897)
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Key Dates
Birth
1873 January 2, 1873 →Biography
Thérèse of Lisieux, in religion Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, was a French Discalced Carmelite who is widely venerated in modern times. She is popularly known in English as the Little Flower of Jesus, or simply the Little Flower, and in French as la petite Thérèse.
Timeline
Christian feast day: Abai (Syrian Orthodox Church) Bavo of Ghent Blessed Edward James Nicetius (Roman Catholic Church) Remigius Thérèse of Lisieux Protection/Patronage of the Theotokos (Eastern Catholic Churches) October 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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