St. Theresa was born in Rue Saint-Blaise, Alençon, in France on January 2, 1873. After previous rejections because of her youth, she entered the Carmelite order of Lisieux in April of 1888. At fourteen, Thérèse had understood her vocation to pray for priests, to be "an apostle to apostles." She knew as a Carmelite nun she would never be able to perform great deeds. She wrote: "Love proves itself by deeds, so how am I to show my love? Great deeds are forbidden me. The only way I can prove my love is by scattering flowers and these flowers are every little sacrifice, every glance and word, and the doing of the least actions for love." Thus she became known as the ‘Little Flower.’ St. Thérèse is known today because of her spiritual memoir, “L'histoire d'une âme” (The Story of a Soul). Due to tuberculosis, Thérèse's final years were marked by a steady decline that she bore resolutely and without complaint.
It is fitting this special piece is crafted of gold; it is said spiritual energy and power are activated and awakened by wearing or praying with gold. Gold represents the spiritual treasure gained by transforming the spirit; gold also represents love in the Bible. Optimistic and positive, gold adds richness and warmth to everything with which it is associated. It illuminates and enhances. Gold represents perfection in all things. This is 'earth friendly' as it is made with the Refined Karats system certified by Scientific Certification Systems' (SCS) strict requirements. Proudly made in America with a green process of ethically, environmentally and socially responsible production processes of water, waste and energy management; the gold is from 100 percent recycled Karats.
The rising price of gold makes this a great investment.
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- St. Theresa Medal Measures .98 Inches High by .79 Inches Wide; Larger than a Quarter; Smaller than a U.S. Silver Dollar; Just Under One Inch
- St. Theresa Medal Measures is 25.00 Millimeters High x 20.00 Millimeters Wide
- Engraved Text 'St. Theresa Pray For Us' Encircle the Round Medal; Die Struck, Medal is Crafted in Polished and Satin 14k Yellow Gold
- St. Theresa of Lis Ieux (The Little Flower) is the patron saint of aviators, florists, foreign missionaries, France and Russia.
- Included with Order: Gift-Presentation-Storage Gift Box; Proudly made in USA