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Get ready to celebrate Saint Teresa Canonisation Day in Albania on September 5! This special day commemorates the canonization of Mother Teresa, a beloved figure known for her selfless acts of service and dedication to helping those in need. Born in Albania in 1910, Mother Teresa became a Catholic nun and devoted her life to serving the poor and sick in India. After her death in 1997, she was declared a saint by Pope Francis in 2016. On this day, people come together to honor her legacy and spread love and compassion just as she did. Let's take this opportunity to remember the inspiring life of Saint Teresa and continue her mission of making the world a better place.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1910</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Birth of Mother Teresa</div><div class='timeline-text'>Born Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu in Skopje, now North Macedonia but then part of the Ottoman Empire, she would later become known as Mother Teresa.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1928</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Journey to Becoming a Nun</div><div class='timeline-text'>At age 18, Mother Teresa moved to Ireland and then to India, where she lived most of her life.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of the Missionaries of Charity</div><div class='timeline-text'>Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity, a religious congregation dedicated to serve "the poorest of the poor".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1997</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Death of Mother Teresa</div><div class='timeline-text'>Mother Teresa passed away on September 5, at age 87, leaving behind a profound legacy of charity and compassion.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Canonisation of Mother Teresa</div><div class='timeline-text'>Pope Francis declared Mother Teresa a saint on September 4, recognizing her miraculous works of charity and devotion to the sick and poor.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Celebration of Saint Teresa Canonisation Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Albania celebrated the first Saint Teresa Canonisation day on September 5, marking a national holiday to honor her legacy.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a mass in honor of Saint Teresa</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather with your community and attend a mass in honor of Saint Teresa. This is a great way to celebrate her canonization and pay tribute to her life and legacy.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer at a local charity</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Saint Teresa was known for her charitable work, so celebrate her canonization by giving back to your community. Volunteer at a local charity or organize a service project in her honor.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a traditional Albanian feast</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather friends and family and host a traditional Albanian feast in honor of Saint Teresa. Serve dishes that reflect Albanian culture and share stories about the impact she has had on your country.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit the Mother Teresa Square and Museum</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Pay a visit to the Mother Teresa Square and Museum in Tirana, Albania. This is a great way to learn more about her life and see the impact she has had on your country.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a prayer circle</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather with friends and family and organize a prayer circle in honor of Saint Teresa. This is a meaningful way to celebrate her canonization and share in her legacy of love and compassion.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It celebrates a significant figure in Albanian history</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Saint Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa) was born in Skopje, which is now the capital of North Macedonia, but she is of ethnic Albanian descent. As a practicing Catholic, she dedicated her life to serving the poor and needy, making her an important figure in Albanian culture and history.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes kindness and charity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Saint Teresa was known for her selfless acts of kindness and charity towards those in need. Her canonization day serves as a reminder to follow in her footsteps and spread love and compassion to others, regardless of their circumstances.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It brings the community together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The celebration of Saint Teresa's canonization day brings together people from all walks of life - both religious and non-religious - to honor her legacy. It promotes unity and fosters a sense of community among Albanians, as well as people from other countries who also admire her and her work.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Saint Teresa is Albanian,</h3><p class='facts-content'>Although Saint Teresa is typically associated with Kolkata, India, where she reached global prominence for her work, she was born Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu in 1910 in Skopje, which was then part of the Ottoman Empire and is now the capital of North Macedonia. She was of ethnic Albanian background.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Saint Teresa received a Nobel Peace Prize for her work</h3><p class='facts-content'>In 1979 Saint Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her extraordinary compassionate work with the poor and suffering, particularly in Kolkata, India.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Two miracles were approved to declare her a saint</h3><p class='facts-content'>According to the Catholic Church, a sainthood candidate must be credited with two miracles. For Saint Teresa, these miracles were both medical cures considered inexplicable by any known scientific means. They occurred after prayers were made to her posthumously.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>She had a long road to sainthood</h3><p class='facts-content'>Saint Teresa's road to official sainthood was more than eighteen years in length, beginning with her Beatification, which occurred six years after her death - an extraordinarily short length of time by Vatican standards.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Numerous churches and institutions across Albania honor her</h3><p class='facts-content'>Numerous structures and institutions across Albania are named after Saint Teresa in her honor, including the international airport in Tirana, several streets, schools, and various churches.</p></div></div>
Saint Teresa Canonisation Day in Albania is celebrated on September 5 every year. In 2024, the holiday lands on a Thursday.
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