St. Teresa of Calcutta | Pray for Us
Navy Blue / S
$30.00
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St. Teresa of Calcutta | Pray for Us
$30.00
Heavyweight 100% cotton shirt with a relaxed drop-shoulder fit, vintage garment wash, tonal chest embroidery, and a woven SIGNUMX interior neck label.
St. Teresa of Calcutta (1910 to 1997), known worldwide as Mother Teresa, is honored on September 5 and was canonized by Pope Francis on September 4, 2016.
Quick Facts
| Feast Day | September 5 |
| Life & Canonization | Born August 26, 1910 in Skopje; founded the Missionaries of Charity in 1950; Nobel Peace Prize 1979; canonized September 4, 2016 |
| Patronage | The poor, missionaries, works of charity, and the Archdiocese of Calcutta |
| Symbols | White sari with blue borders, a rosary, a crucifix pinned at the shoulder |
The Life of St. Teresa of Calcutta
Agnes Bojaxhiu grew up in Skopje and became a Loreto sister teaching in India. In 1946, on a train ride, she felt Christ calling her to serve the poorest of the poor, and she founded the Missionaries of Charity, known for their simple white saris with blue stripes.
She cared for the dying, orphans and lepers, and her sisters now serve on every continent. When she won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979, she asked that the banquet money go to the poor. Her advice was simple: "Do small things with great love."
“I was hungry, I was naked, I was homeless, I was unwanted, unloved, uncared for, and you did it to me.”
St. Teresa of Calcutta, Nobel Lecture (December 11, 1979), excerpt
Shirt Details
- Fabric: Heavyweight 100% cotton
- Fit: Relaxed drop-shoulder
- Details: Chest embroidery, woven SIGNUMX neck label
- Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
Frequently Asked Questions
What is her famous saying?
"Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love."
Why the blue and white sari?
It was the plain clothing of poor women in India, chosen so the sisters could live like those they serve.
What did she do with the Nobel Prize banquet?
She asked that the dinner be canceled and the money given to the poor.
What is she the patron of?
Missionaries of Charity, volunteers and all who serve the poor.
When is her feast?
September 5.