Timeline of Mother Teresa by Luke Antony

Mother Teresa was born: 1910

luantony — 2025-06-03 16:02:36 UTC

Mother Teresa was born in August, 26, 1910. She was born in Skopje, North Macedonia, and her entire family were of Albanian descent. When she was a kid, she was immediately brought up to be kind, and responsible, and was taught to serve others. Because of this, she was well known for being a kind, loving, and responsible person.

Mother Teresa Left Her Home: 1928

luantony — 2025-06-03 16:21:06 UTC

Mother Teresa left her home at age 18, in September, 1928. She left her home, so she could join the Sisters of Loreto, in Rathfarnham, Ireland. She left her homelands, because she felt a strong call, and the urge to become a missionary and completely dedicate her life to God.

Mother Teresa Arrived in India: 1929

luantony — 2025-06-04 12:59:31 UTC

On January 6th, 1929, Mother Teresa Arrived in Darjeeling, India. She was 19 years old, and at this point, completely devoted her life to Christianity/ God. She started her first career, as a teacher in a all girls-school called Calcutta. There, she spread the word about kindness, and being an up-stander. Without forcing religion, she managed to teach many of her students about God, and actually ended up changing people's mind in their religions.

Mother Teresa Took her First Vow as a Nun: 1931

luantony — 2025-06-04 13:05:37 UTC

On May 24, 1931, Mother Teresa Took her first religious vow as a declared nun. She continued to show forth her hard work in her school of all-girls. She also was given the name of "Teresa", as her old name was Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu.

Mother Teresa Received Permission to Start the Missionaries of Charity: 1950

luantony — 2025-06-04 13:13:30 UTC

On October 7, 1950, Mother Teresa received complete assurance, and permission from Vatican City, to start The Missionaries of Charity. The primary focus of the Missionaries of charity, was serving the poorest of the poor. They also provided care for the sick, dying, and marginalized, regardless of social class, race, or color. From shelters, to entertainment, Mother Teresa worked hard, and became successful. This later became a well known act of kindness, and was further recognized as "Nobel Prize worthy".

Mother Teresa Receives the Nobel Prize: 1979

luantony — 2025-06-04 13:19:30 UTC

On October 18, 1979, Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in alleviating poverty and suffering, particularly among the poorest of the poor. The prize committee recognized her efforts as a significant contribution to peace, as poverty and distress can be threats to global stability. The Nobel Peace Prize is an award sent out the greatest of the greatest, and the most whole-hearted individuals. In order to win this prize, you need to completely dedicate your life to care and support, and always cared about others, more than themselves.

Mother Teresa Passes Away: 1997

luantony — 2025-06-04 13:26:19 UTC

On September 5, 1997, standing at 87 years old, Mother Teresa sadly passes away. Mother Teresa passes because of natural causes. It was a sad day, and all around the globe, people were praying and supporting her and her family. Mother Teresa was one of the most loving, and complete people in all of humankind. She showed her hardest work, and never even thought about stopping, even if she needed to physically, or mentally. She helped literally millions of individuals, whether by words, or by actions, she changed millions of people's perspectives, and taught them how to help the poorest of the poor.

Mother Teresa Declared a Saint: 2016

luantony — 2025-06-05 15:41:28 UTC

On September 4, 2016, Mother Teresa was officially declared a Saint by the Roman Catholic Church after almost 2 decades of her passing. Pope Francis declared Mother Teresa of Calcutta in St. Peter's Square, Vatican. Thousands upon thousands came, and shared were blessed in the moment. This moment in time, is on of the most important moments in history.