1 Mother Teresa (St. Theresa of Calcutta), real name Agnes Gonje Boyadzhiou, was born on August 26, 1910 in the Macedonian city of Skopje, the Ottoman Empire. 2 At 18, she went to Ireland, where she joined the monastic order "Irish Loreto sisters." 3 In 1931 she gave a vow and took the name Teresa. 4 Soon the Order sent her to Calcutta (India). 5 She spent there 20 years teaching at the St. Mary Women's School. 6 In 1946, she received permission from the Order to help poor and disadvantaged in Calcutta. 7 In 1948, she founded the community of the "Missionary Sisters of Love." 8 The activities of the community were aimed at creating schools, hospitals, shelters for the poor and seriously ill people. 9 In 1973, Mother Teresa became the first winner of the Templeton Prize for progress in religion. 10 In 1979, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. 11 Mother Teresa died on September 5, 1997 in Calcutta. 12 She ranks among the saints of the Roman Catholic Church. 13 Albania's international airport is named after her. 14 In 2010, a coin worth 5 rupees, dedicated to Mother Teresa was issued in circulation in India. 15 Mother Teresa is really a great and noble woman.
2 At 18, she went to Ireland, where she joined the monastic order "Irish Loreto sisters."
3 In 1931 she gave a vow and took the name Teresa.
4 Soon the Order sent her to Calcutta (India).
5 She spent there 20 years teaching at the St. Mary Women's School.
6 In 1946, she received permission from the Order to help poor and disadvantaged in Calcutta.
7 In 1948, she founded the community of the "Missionary Sisters of Love."
8 The activities of the community were aimed at creating schools, hospitals, shelters for the poor and seriously ill people.
9 In 1973, Mother Teresa became the first winner of the Templeton Prize for progress in religion.
10 In 1979, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
11 Mother Teresa died on September 5, 1997 in Calcutta.
12 She ranks among the saints of the Roman Catholic Church.
13 Albania's international airport is named after her.
14 In 2010, a coin worth 5 rupees, dedicated to Mother Teresa was issued in circulation in India.
15 Mother Teresa is really a great and noble woman.