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18Th Century Engraving Of Blessed Alix Le Clerc Artist Unknown
18Th Century Engraving Of Blessed Alix Le Clerc Artist Unknown

Blessed Alix Le Clerc

Also known as: Alix of Mattaincourt; Alix Le Clercq; Alice le Clerc; Alessia le Clerc; Maria Teresa of Jesus; Marie-Thérèse of Jesus

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

January 9

Born

February 2, 1576

Died

January 9, 1622

Beatified

4 May 1947 by Pope Pius XII

Venerated

3 April 1932 by Pope Pius XI (decree of heroic virtues)

Biography

Blessed Alix Le Clerc, also known as Alix of Mattaincourt, Alix Le Clercq, Alice le Clerc, Alessia le Clerc, Maria Teresa of Jesus, and Marie-Thérèse of Jesus, was born on February 2, 1576, in Remiremont, Vosges, France. She was born into a wealthy family and, during her early years, enjoyed dance, music, and parties, earning a reputation as a silly and frivolous girl.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1947-05-04 by 4 May 1947 by Pope Pius XII

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