Our Carmelite Saints
The Carmelite Order has a rich history and has produced many saints who are celebrated for their deep spirituality and contributions to the Church.
St. Teresa of Ávila (1515-1582)
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Doctor of the Church, Spanish mystic, and reformer of the Carmelite Order.
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Feast Day: October 15
St. John of the Cross (1542-1591)
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Doctor of the Church, Spanish mystic, and co-reformer of the Carmelite Order.
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Feast Day: December 14
St. Thérèse of Lisieux (1873-1897)
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Doctor of the Church, also known as "The Little Flower," famous for her "little way" of spiritual childhood.
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Feast Day: October 1
St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) (1891-1942)
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Philosopher, convert from Judaism, and martyr during World War II.
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Feast Day: August 9
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (1880-1906)
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French Discalced Carmelite nun known for her deep contemplative prayer.
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Feast Day: November 8
St. Simon Stock (1165-1265)
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English Carmelite friar who is traditionally associated with the Brown Scapular devotion.
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Feast Day: May 16
St. Mary Magdalene de' Pazzi (1566-1607)
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Italian mystic and Carmelite nun known for her ecstatic experiences.
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Feast Day: May 25
St. Teresa of the Andes (1900-1920)
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First Chilean saint, Discalced Carmelite known for her holiness in everyday life.
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Feast Day: July 13
St. Andrew Corsini (1302-1373)
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Italian Carmelite bishop known for his pastoral care and miracles.
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Feast Day: February 4
St. Albert of Jerusalem (1149-1214)
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Patriarch of Jerusalem who wrote the Rule of St. Albert, the foundational document for the Carmelite Order.
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Feast Day: September 17