the Missionaries of Charity became a symbol of love, care and compassion

Mother Teresa

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Nationality: Albanian,Indian

religion: Roman Catholic

Born on: 26 August 1910 AD    Famous 26th August Birthdays

Zodiac Sign: Virgo    Famous Virgos

Born in: Skopje

Died on: 05 September 1997 AD

place of death: Kolkata

father: Nikollë

mother: Dranafile Bojaxhiu

siblings: Lazar Bojaxhiu, Aga Bojaxhiu

Married: No

Works & Achievements: A Noble Peace Prize laureate, Mother Teresa helped the poor and destitute people living in the slums of Kolkata. The Roman Catholic Nun established center for AIDS patients in 1985 and founded Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta in 1969. Her selfless service is recognized worldwide today.

awards: 1962 - Padma Shri

1969 - Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding

1962 - Ramon Magsaysay Award

Clad in a white, blue-bordered sari, she along with her sisters of the Missionaries of Charity became a symbol of love, care and compassion for the world. Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, known the world over as Mother Teresa, was an Albanian-born Indian citizen who abided by her religious faith of Roman Catholicism to serve the unwanted, unloved and uncared people of the world. One of the greatest humanitarians of the 20th century, she led all her life serving the poorest of the poor. She was a ray of hope for many, including the aged, the destitute, the unemployed, the diseased, the terminally ill, and those abandoned by their families. Blessed with profound empathy, unwavering commitment and unshakable faith since young, she turned her back to the worldly pleasures and focussed on serving the mankind ever since she was 18. After years of service as a teacher and mentor, Mother Teresa experienced a call within her religious call, which changed her course of life completely, making her what she is known as today. Founder of the Missionaries of Charity, with her fervent commitment and incredible organizational and managerial skills, she developed an international organization that aimed towards helping the impoverished. For her service to the humanity she was honoured with Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.

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