Santa Teresa de Lisieux, also known as Santa Teresita del Niño Jesús, patron saint of missions and an example of delivery to the will of the Father, has left an indelible mark over time. Despite his short life, his example of holiness continues to dazzle the world and transforming hearts.
100 years after his canonization, held on May 17, 1925 by Pope Pius XI, his relics travel the Archdiocese of Santa Fe de la Vera Cruz (Argentina), giving the faithful the possibility of approaching and receiving thanks in this jubilee year.
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At this time characterized by spiritual renewal, mercy and hope, which accompanies the pilgrims in this jubilee, the Archdiocese invites the community to become familiar with the model of Holiness of Santa Teresita, remembered for their deep spirituality and simplicity.
When the centenary of his canonization is commemorated, his relics will travel different points of the archdiocese, so that from the archbishop’s itinerary spread the itinerary.
The organization of this visit of the relics is in charge of the Archdiocesan Council of lay people, which by summoning the faithful to participate, said: “The relics are fragile signs that connect us with God. God is present to us, he speaks to us and acts us through the life of the saints, witnesses and followers of his.”
The tour began in the seminar and continued in the Basilica Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. From April 12 to 15 they will be in the New Pompeya parish, and from 16 to 20, in the Mama Antula house.
To consult the rest of the tour, enter This linkwhere you can see the complete calendar until December.
On May 17, the day in which 100 years of their canonization are completed, the relics will be present in the celebrations of the Santa Teresita parish.
Santa Teresita de Lisieux, also known as Santa Teresa del Niño Jesús and the Holy Faz, was a religious barefoot Carmelite born in France, who lived during the last quarter of the nineteenth century.
In his short step through the earth – he lived only 24 years – he was a closing nun, that is, he was voluntarily locked in a monastery. He had a life of sacrifices and difficulties, and it was in those circumstances that he sanctified himself, sustained by his trust in God and his unwavering faith, virtues that filled his heart of deep love for Christ.
He was canonized in 1925, he is a universal patron saint of the missions, and since 1997 he also has the title of Church Doctor. Pope Francis has commented on several occasions that he considers her a “spiritual friend.”
Julieta Villar
I am a journalist, a graduate in Communication from the National University of La Matanza in Argentina. I have work experience in non -governmental organizations. Since 2016 I dedicate myself to Catholic journalism, first in the Argentine Catholic Information Agency (AICA) and, since 2022, as a correspondent for ACI Press for Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Bolivia.