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Teresa de Lisieux remembered as Doctor of the Church

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The Church celebrates the feast of St. Teresa of the Child Jesus on October 1. Known as the Saint of paradoxes, she lived her entire life within the monastery of Lisieux and died at age 25, largely unknown at the time.

Teresa is recognized as a Doctor of the Church and serves as the patron saint of missions. She is also the patroness of people suffering from AIDS and other infectious diseases. Her spiritual writings include Storia di un'anima.

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