St. Therese of Lisieux Print

St. Therese of Lisieux

Feast Day: October 1

Patroness of Missionaries

St. Therese of Lisieux, also known as the “Little Flower” died at 24 from tuberculosis after serving as a cloistered Carmelite. Her writings revealed her simple, childlike relationship with God. She encourages us to focus on the small actions that we bring to God and completing the task with love.