Religious Figures · 21st Century
St Therese Of Lisieux’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— St Therese Of Lisieux, Unknown
Who Was St Therese Of Lisieux?
Thérèse of Lisieux, in religion Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face, was a French Discalced Carmelite who is widely venerated in modern times. She is popularly known in English as the Little Flower of Jesus, or simply the Little Flower, and in French as la petite Thérèse.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding St Therese Of Lisieux's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
The quoted words are fabricated. St. Thérèse died September 30, 1897, at age 24 from tuberculosis. Her actual last words were 'My God, I love you!' recorded by the sisters present at her deathbed in the Carmelite convent in Lisieux.
Sources
- firsthand Her Last Conversations (Derniers Entretiens) - Carmelite convent records
- firsthand Testimony of Sister Marie of the Sacred Heart
Legacy
St Therese Of Lisieux's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were St Therese Of Lisieux’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did St Therese Of Lisieux die?
St Therese Of Lisieux died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were St Therese Of Lisieux’s last words documented?
The quoted words are fabricated. St. Thérèse died September 30, 1897, at age 24 from tuberculosis. Her actual last words were 'My God, I love you!' recorded by the sisters present at her deathbed in the Carmelite convent in Lisieux.
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