She entered the convent at the age of 15.
No, St. Therese of Lisieux was a Carmelite nun, not a Poor Clare nun. She entered the Carmelite monastery in Lisieux at a young age and is known for her writings on spiritual life and devotion to God.
Therese of Lisieux was a Carmelite nun.
Because she never wanted to do anything else. She came of a devout family, her sisters were nuns, and she persisted in her ambition despite frail health.
St. Therese was devoted to God and when young at toddler age her dear mother died. She then said that Paula (her sister that's older) would be her substitute mom. St.Therese is one of three women in the doctor of the Church rank. St.Therese became a nun and died at the age of 24, after nine years in the convent, from tuberculosis St. Therese's symbol is a rose.
St. Therese of Lisieux chose the name "Therese of the Child Jesus" to reflect her devotion to the teachings of simplicity and humility found in the Gospel. She saw herself as a little child in the eyes of God, seeking to approach Him with childlike trust and love.
She was a nun of the Carmelite order.
Hilda became a nun at age 33 about the year 647. The precise date is not available.
There are two: St. Teresa of Avila and St. Therese of Lisieux.
Saint Catherine was an Irish Catholic nun who after her passing was sainted. St Catherine became a nun at the age of 13 and was known for her work with the sick.
No, she was not married to man. She was married to God.
•roses •Discalced Carmelite nun holding a bunch of roses •nun with roses at her feet
Her mother died when Francoise-Marie (Therese) was only four. She became seriously ill at the age of 8 but was cured from the illness when a statue of the Blessed Virgin smiled at her.