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  1. Who we are
  2. Therese's story

Therese's story

The Early Years

Marie-Francoise-Therese Martin was born on January 2, 1873, and baptised two days later on January 4th. "All my life, God surrounded me with love. My first memories are imprinted with the most tender smiles and caresses...Those were the sunny years of my childhood." Thus Therese, twenty-one years later, described her home life in Alencon, France. "My happy disposition," she added with characteristic candour, "contributed to making my life pleasing." Read more

Published: 26th January, 2018

Updated: 17th September, 2019

Author: ashley jones

St. Therese Frequently Asked Questions

St. Therese Frequently Asked Questions

How did St. Therese become known as the "Little Flower"? Read more

Published: 26th January, 2018

Updated: 10th November, 2020

Author: ashley jones

Important Dates in the Life of St. Therese

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Published: 26th January, 2018

Updated: 3rd March, 2020

Author: ashley jones

Her Parents

Her Parents

Saints Louis and Zelie Martin were canonized on 18th October 2015. Read more

Published: 26th January, 2018

Updated: 10th November, 2020

Author: ashley jones

Her Life in Lisieux Carmel

Her Life in Lisieux Carmel

Three of the Martin girls were already in Holy Orders when Therese asked her father for permission to join her sisters Marie and Pauline at the Lisieux Convent. Read more

Published: 25th January, 2018

Updated: 28th June, 2018

Author: ashley jones

Her School Years

Her School Years

In October, 1881, Louis enrolled his youngest daughter (Therese) as a day boarder at Lisieux's Benedictine Abbey school of Notre-Dame du Pre. Read more

Published: 25th January, 2018

Updated: 25th April, 2018

Author: ashley jones

The Little Flower

The Little Flower

St Thérèse of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face - Patroness of the Missions - the "Little Flower" Read more

Published: 24th August, 2017

Updated: 2nd November, 2020

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Published: 31st January, 2022

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