In Memoriam: Mother Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997)

The world bows its head in solemn reverence as we bid farewell to a modern-day saint, a paragon of compassion, and a living testament to the boundless power of selfless love—Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Born on August 26, 1910, as Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu in Skopje, Macedonia, she dedicated her entire life to serving the destitute, the downtrodden, and the discarded with an unwavering devotion that earned her the epithet of "Saint of the Gutters."

Mother Teresa's journey of grace and humility led her to the slums of Calcutta, where the plight of the poor touched her heart and ignited a flame that would illuminate the darkest corners of human suffering. In 1950, she founded the Missionaries of Charity, an order that would become a global symbol of hope and compassion, extending its benevolent arms to the most neglected corners of the Earth.

Her ministry was not one of grandiosity or worldly acclaim but of a simple, profound dedication to alleviating the suffering of the marginalized. Mother Teresa, clad in her iconic white and blue sari, became a living embodiment of kindness, a beacon of hope for those abandoned by society. Her hands, weathered by a lifetime of service, cradled the sick, comforted the dying, and uplifted the forsaken.

The Nobel Peace Prize laureate's impact stretched far beyond the teeming streets of Calcutta. Her selfless work resonated across borders, inspiring individuals of all backgrounds to embrace the transformative power of love and charity. Mother Teresa's message was not one of proselytism but of universal humanity, a call to recognize the inherent dignity in every person, regardless of their station in life.

In a world often consumed by the cacophony of discord, Mother Teresa's gentle voice urged us to listen to the silent cries of the poor and marginalized. Her legacy challenges us to transcend the barriers that divide us and to forge connections through acts of kindness and compassion. She was a living testament to the belief that love has the power to transform lives and, ultimately, the world.

As we say our goodbyes to this saintly figure who walked among us, let us not mourn her passing but celebrate the extraordinary life she led. Mother Teresa's spirit, like an undying flame, continues to illuminate the path of selfless service and love for humanity. In death, as in life, she remains an enduring symbol of compassion, a beacon beckoning us to emulate her example and be a source of light in a world that often finds itself in shadow.

Rest in peace, dear Mother Teresa, your legacy of love will forever echo in the hearts of those you touched and the countless lives you transformed.

Born	Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu
26 August 1910
Üsküp, Kosovo Vilayet, Ottoman Empire (present-day Skopje, North Macedonia)
Died	5 September 1997 (aged 87)
Calcutta, West Bengal, India (present-day Kolkata, West Bengal, India)
Venerated in	Catholic Church
Beatified	19 October 2003, Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City by Pope John Paul II
Canonized	4 September 2016, Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City by Pope Francis
Major shrine	Mother House of the Missionaries of Charity, Calcutta, West Bengal, India
Religion	Catholicism
Nationality	
Ottoman subject (1910–1912)
Serbian subject (1912–1915)
Bulgarian subject (1915–1918)
Yugoslavian subject (1918–1943)
Yugoslavian citizen (1943–1948)
Indian subject (1948–1950)
Indian citizen[4] (1950–1997)
Albanian citizen[5] (1991–1997)
Honorary American citizenship (awarded 1996)

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In Memoriam: Mother Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997) The world bows its head in solemn reverence as we bid farewell to a modern-day saint, a paragon of compassion, and a living testament to the boundless power of selfless love—Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Born on August 26, 1910, as Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu in Skopje, Macedonia, she dedicated her entire life to serving the destitute, the downtrodden, and the discarded with an unwavering devotion that earned her the epithet of "Saint of the Gutters." Mother Teresa's journey of grace and humility led her to the slums of Calcutta, where the plight of the poor touched her heart and ignited a flame that would illuminate the darkest corners of human suffering. In 1950, she founded the Missionaries of Charity, an order that would become a global symbol of hope and compassion, extending its benevolent arms to the most neglected corners of the Earth. Her ministry was not one of grandiosity or worldly acclaim but of a simple, profound dedication to alleviating the suffering of the marginalized. Mother Teresa, clad in her iconic white and blue sari, became a living embodiment of kindness, a beacon of hope for those abandoned by society. Her hands, weathered by a lifetime of service, cradled the sick, comforted the dying, and uplifted the forsaken. The Nobel Peace Prize laureate's impact stretched far beyond the teeming streets of Calcutta. Her selfless work resonated across borders, inspiring individuals of all backgrounds to embrace the transformative power of love and charity. Mother Teresa's message was not one of proselytism but of universal humanity, a call to recognize the inherent dignity in every person, regardless of their station in life. In a world often consumed by the cacophony of discord, Mother Teresa's gentle voice urged us to listen to the silent cries of the poor and marginalized. Her legacy challenges us to transcend the barriers that divide us and to forge connections through acts of kindness and compassion. She was a living testament to the belief that love has the power to transform lives and, ultimately, the world. As we say our goodbyes to this saintly figure who walked among us, let us not mourn her passing but celebrate the extraordinary life she led. Mother Teresa's spirit, like an undying flame, continues to illuminate the path of selfless service and love for humanity. In death, as in life, she remains an enduring symbol of compassion, a beacon beckoning us to emulate her example and be a source of light in a world that often finds itself in shadow. Rest in peace, dear Mother Teresa, your legacy of love will forever echo in the hearts of those you touched and the countless lives you transformed. Born Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu 26 August 1910 Üsküp, Kosovo Vilayet, Ottoman Empire (present-day Skopje, North Macedonia) Died 5 September 1997 (aged 87) Calcutta, West Bengal, India (present-day Kolkata, West Bengal, India) Venerated in Catholic Church Beatified 19 October 2003, Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City by Pope John Paul II Canonized 4 September 2016, Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City by Pope Francis Major shrine Mother House of the Missionaries of Charity, Calcutta, West Bengal, India Religion Catholicism Nationality Ottoman subject (1910–1912) Serbian subject (1912–1915) Bulgarian subject (1915–1918) Yugoslavian subject (1918–1943) Yugoslavian citizen (1943–1948) Indian subject (1948–1950) Indian citizen[4] (1950–1997) Albanian citizen[5] (1991–1997) Honorary American citizenship (awarded 1996) Inscribed by Bituary.org