Why is Saint Therese of Lisieux the patron of Russia?

Answer 1

Her book Story Of A Soul was popular in the early 20th century. When World War I broke out many soldiers and pilots carried photos of her with them, as there were reports of visions of a nun comforting injured soldiers. French pilots particularly had an affection for her. It was this which led to her association with aviation.

Answer 2

Saint Therese of Lisieux is not typically recognized as the patron saint of Russia. She is known as the patron saint of missions and is highly regarded for her "Little Way" of spirituality. There may be a specific local or cultural association between Saint Therese and Russia in certain contexts, but it is not a widely recognized designation.

Answer 3

Though she never left her convent in France and died at the tender age of twenty-four

years old,

St. Therese of Lisieux

is said to have performed many miracles for the Russian people, fulfilling the wishes of Pope Pius XI who chose her as the patron saint of Suffering Russia, May 17, 1925

St Therese's "Little Way" and her "Spiritual Childhood" writtings

appeals to Russian piety. It reminds Russians of their beloved Saint Seraphim

who also preached the little way of humility. ---MarkoTruso

(Trusovsky)

Answer 4

St. Therese is sometimes called 'the Little Flower'. She loved flowers and saw herself as the "little flower of Jesus," who gave glory to God by just being her beautiful little self among all the other flowers in God's garden. Because of this beautiful analogy, the title "little flower" remained with St. Therese.

Answer 5

St. Therese of Lisieux had a total acceptance of the will of God. She accepted what ever came her way as God's will. She never complained when she was abused by her fellow nuns and superiors. She never complained when she was deathly ill and in tremendous pain and discomfort. She called her way of life he "little way."

Answer 6

Therese wanted to be a missionary but her poor health prevented her from becoming one. Instead she prayed daily for active missionaries.

Answer 7

Pope Pius XI canonized Saint Therese of Lisieux on May 17, 1925. She became a saint because of how she responded to the grace of the Holy Spirit inside her and to God's love.

Answer 8

Therese is sometimes called Thesese the Little Flower.