Patron Saint of foreign missions (proclaimed on 14 December 1927 by Pope Pius XI)

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Saint Thérèse of Lisieux is the patron saint of foreign missions (proclaimed on 14 december 1927 by pope pius xi).

Saint Thérèse of Lisieux

Feast: October 1

Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, also known as Francoise-Marie Thérèse Martin, was born on January 2, 1873, in Alençon, Normandy, France. She was the youngest of five daughters born to Blessed Louis Martin...

Prayer for the Intercession of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux

Dear Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, you who have been chosen as patron of foreign missions (proclaimed on 14 december 1927 by pope pius xi), we humbly ask for your intercession before our Lord. Guide and protect all those who seek your help in matters of foreign missions (proclaimed on 14 december 1927 by pope pius xi). Through your holy example, help us to grow in faith and virtue. Amen.

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