Thérèse, de Lisieux, Saint, 1873-1897

Person

Dates

Existence: 1873 January 2 - 1897 September 30

Biographical note

Marie Françoise Thérèse Martin (her religious name was Teresa of the Infant Jesus) was born at Alençon, entered the Carmelite Order at Lisieux at the age of fifteen, and was appointed novice mistress at the age of twenty-two. Two years later she died. Pope Pius XI declared her, together with Francis Xavier, patron saint of foreign missions. Canonized 1925. In English-speaking countries she is often known as the Little Flower of Jesus.

(paraphrased from The Book of Saints : A Dictionary of Persons Canonized or Beatified by the Catholic Church. 5th edition. New York: Crowell, 1966.)

Alternate names

Marie François Thérèse Martin, Theresa of the Infant Jesus, Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, Little Flower, Little Flower of Jesus, Teresa of Lisieux

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Chaplet of Saint Therese, undated

File — Box 1, tray: 2, Item: 15-16

Scope and Contents From the Series:

A variety of chaplets, some full-sized, some in bracelet or ring form, with metal, wood, or plastic beads and small medals and crosses attached. Many show signs of consistent use.

Chaplets containing relics are part of Series IX. Relics.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: undated

Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Chaplets and rosaries

Dissociated relic certificates, 1923–1975

File — Box 132, Folder: 8

Scope and Contents

Includes certificates of authenticity for relics of Saints Ambrose, Aurelia, Bernadette Soubirous, Elizabeth Ann Seton, Laurence of Rome, Maria Goretti, Patrick, Peter Julian Eymard, Pius X, Richard of Chichester, Thérèse de Lisieux, and Vincenzo Maria Strambi.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1923–1975

Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Relics

Multiple saints, between 1934 and 1947, undated, bulk: 1926–1968

File — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents Includes Saints Agnes, Aloysius Gonzaga, SJ, Andrew the Apostle, Anne, Anthony of Padua, Benedict, Blaise, Brigid, Catherine Labouré, Cecilia, Christopher, Clare of Assisi, Dymphna, Francis de Sales, Francis of Assisi, Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows, Genesius of Rome, Gerard Majella, Gerebernus, Hubert, Jane Frances de Chantal, John Berchmans, SJ, John Neumann, John XXIII, Joseph, Jude, Louise de Marillac, Luisa, Martha, Martin, Mary Magdalene, Michael, Patrick, Paul of the Cross, Peter,...

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: between 1934 and 1947, undated; Majority of material found within 1926–1968

Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Personal devotional and religious objects / By dedication

Multiple saints, 1959, 1969, undated, bulk: 1926–1968

File — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents Includes Saints Alphonsus Maria de Liguori, Amabilis, Andrew the Apostle, Anne, Anterus, Anthony of Padua, Aurelius and Timothy, Bartholomew the Apostle, Bernadette Soubirous, Camillus de Lellis, Clare of Assisi, Colette, Emilie, Felix I, Gabriel, Gerard Majella, Gordianus, Ignatius of Loyola, SJ, Jean-Baptiste-Marie Vianney, Jeanne de Lestonnac, Jesus, John, John Berchmans, SJ, Julius, Linus, Margaret Mary Alacoque, Mary, Nicholas, Paul the Apostle, Peter, Philip the Apostle, Pius X,...

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1959, 1969, undated; Majority of material found within 1926–1968

Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Relics

Pendant crucifixes, undated

File — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents

Many include inscriptions of "I am a Catholic; in case of an accident kindly notify a priest." One inscribed "Concilium Oecumenicum Vaticanum II" (Second Vatican Council). Includes crucifixes from the National Shrine of the Little Flower (St. Therese) in Chicago, IL, the Shrine of the Little Flower (St. Therese) in Royal Oak, MI, and St. Anne de Beaupré.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: undated

Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Crucifixes

Saint Thérèse de Lisieux, undated

File — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents From the Series: Small personal religious items including badges, bookmarks, commemorative coins, devotional wallets, jewelry, medals, money clips, key rings, ribbons, pins, and travel accessories. Some items were used during prayer, while others mark religious identity or commemorate particular religious events or awards. Many objects are inscribed with "I am a Catholic; in case of an accident kindly notify a priest." Quite a few of the badges are handmade.Objects containing relics, including...

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: undated

Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Personal devotional and religious objects / By dedication

Saint Thérèse de Lisieux, undated

File — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents From the Series:

Statues, sculptures, bas-reliefs, plaques, triptychs, paintings, Christmas ornaments, and other decorative art media featuring Catholic imagery. The art depicts angels, the Holy Family (Jesus, Mary, and Joseph), saints, and blessings or prayers.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: undated

Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Decorative art

Saint Thérèse de Lisieux, 1955, undated, bulk: 1926–1968

File — Multiple Containers

Scope and Contents From the Series:

Relics in a variety of reliquaries, including badges, crucifixes, devotional wallets, lockets, and reliquary boxes.

Content notice

Some relics include fragmentary human remains.

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: 1955, undated; Majority of material found within 1926–1968

Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Relics

Saints: Therese de Lisieux

Sub-Series — Box 611

Scope and Contents From the Collection: Material culture and pamphlets that document the Liturgical Movement and changes in religious life in the American Catholic Church from the early twentieth century through the implementation of the Second Vatican Council's reforms in the 1960s and 1970s. The collection contains artifacts of many kinds, including badges, bookmarks, candles, chalices, chaplets, crosses, crucifixes, holy water containers, jewelry, key rings, medals, money clips, monstrances, pins, plaques, relics, rosaries,...

Access Note

Collection is open for research.

Dates: undated; Majority of material found within 1926 - 1968

Found in: / Liturgy and life collection / Pamphlets