St. Therese of Lisieux, known as "The Little Flower," was born Therese Martin in Alencon,
Courtesy of Ginger Ann Brook

Grotto of St. Therese

St. Therese of Lisieux, known as "The Little Flower," was born Therese Martin in Alencon, France, in 1873. She became a Carmelite nun at age 15 and died of tuberculosis at age 24. She was canonized as a saint by Pope Pius XI in 1925. Her patronages include missions and aviators.

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