Saint20th century · Feast August 9
Also known as Edith Stein, Teresa Benedicta a Cruce, Saint Edith Stein
A Jewish-born philosopher, Catholic convert, teacher and Carmelite nun murdered at Auschwitz.
God of grace, through the intercession of St Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, guide us in faith, courage and love. Amen.
A Jewish-born philosopher, Catholic convert, teacher and Carmelite nun murdered at Auschwitz. Her life unfolded amid women’s academic exclusion, Nazi antisemitism and the Holocaust.
Her life unfolded amid women’s academic exclusion, Nazi antisemitism and the Holocaust.
Wholehearted search for truth, integration of intellect and prayer, and solidarity under persecution.
High-confidence match for philosophers, women academics, converts and users confronting antisemitism.
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Saint19th–20th century · Feast August 14
A Polish Conventual Franciscan priest, missionary and media pioneer whose devotion to Christ through Mary culminated at Auschwitz, where he freely offered his life in place of another prisoner.
Saint19th century · Feast October 1
A young Carmelite nun whose “Little Way” of trust and love reveals that ordinary actions, accepted weakness and hidden sacrifice can become a path to profound holiness.