Religious
Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Saint Teresa of Calcutta, founder of the Missionaries of Charity, dedicated her life to serving the poorest of the poor, embodying Christ’s love.
Patron saint of
World Youth Day, Missionaries of Charity, Poor
- Feast
- September 5
- Era
- 20th Century
- Place
- Calcutta
At a Glance
Saint Teresa of Calcutta
- Feast Day
- September 5
- Era
- 20th Century
- Primary Place
- Calcutta
- Vocation
- Religious
- Patronage
- World Youth Day, Missionaries of Charity, Poor
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Overview
Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Saint Teresa of Calcutta, founder of the Missionaries of Charity, dedicated her life to serving the poorest of the poor, embodying Christ’s love.
Feast day: September 5
Patronage
World Youth Day, Missionaries of Charity, Poor
Connected Places
- Calcutta, India: Center of her mission
- Skopje, North Macedonia: Her birthplace
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