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St. ZΓ©lie Martin
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St. ZΓ©lie Martin

1831-1877

πŸ“… Feast Day: November 28

πŸ“– Life Timeline

1831 Born in 1831
1831 Born August 3 in DomrΓ©my-la-CΓ΄te, Orne, Normandy, France
1831 Born August 3 in DomrΓ©my-la-CΓ΄te, Orne, Normandy, France
1877 poor and Church
2015 be reunited as a family in heaven
1877 Died β€” 1877
2015 Canonized β€” 2015 by Pope Francis

✝ Biography

Born Zelie Alexandrine GuΓ©rin on Jul 31, 1831 in Verneuil-sur-Avre, Normandy, France. Married Louis Martin in 1857. The couple had five daughters, two of whom became St. Therese of Lisieux and St. Pauline of Lisieux. Zelie was known for her deep faith, generosity, and commitment to living the Gospel radically. She and Louis practiced daily Mass, Confession, and strict observance of Sunday. Gave away much of their wealth to the poor and Church. Died of tuberculosis on Nov 28, 1877 at age 46, just two weeks before her 20th wedding anniversary. On her deathbed she said: 'If God wills it, we shall be reunited as a family in heaven.' Canonized in 2015 by Pope Francis alongside her husband Louis Martinβ€”the first married couple canonized together.

πŸ›‘ Patronage

Patron of: Mothers, parents, families, and those who open their homes to others.

πŸ’¬ Words of the Saint

We must give ourselves entirely to God.

πŸ“œ Key Facts

Born 1831
Died 1877
Feast Day November 28
Canonized 2015 by Pope Francis

πŸ•Š Legacy

Zélie Martin is the patron saint of parents. Her canonization alongside her daughter Thérèse is unique in Church history. She proved that family life can be a path to extraordinary holiness.

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