{"product_id":"the-martin-family-st-louis-zelie-made-to-order-altar-piece-catholic-altar-decor-handmade-catholic-gift-copy","title":"The Martin Family (St Louis \u0026 Zelie)  - MADE TO ORDER Altar Piece | Catholic Altar Decor | Handmade Catholic Gift","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaints Louis and Zélie Martin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e were a French Catholic couple canonized together by Pope Francis in 2015, becoming the first married couple to be recognized as saints in this way. They are best known as the parents of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaint Thérèse of Lisieux\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLouis Martin (1823–1894), a watchmaker and jeweler, and Zélie Guérin (1831–1877), a talented Alençon lace maker, married in 1858. Both had once hoped for religious life but instead built a deeply faith-filled marriage. They had nine children in 13 years, four of whom died young. Their five surviving daughters all entered religious life, including the youngest, Saint Thérèse. The Martins attended daily Mass, practiced charity, and raised their family with joy and holiness amid trials such as illness and loss. Zélie died of breast cancer in 1877, and Louis passed in 1894. Their feast day is celebrated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuly 12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Catholic altar decor is perfect for your home altar, prayer space, or as a meaningful Catholic gift. Each piece is carefully handmade, making every item unique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePLEASE READ: Each handcrafted altar piece is made to order and does require 1-3 business days. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned for those who love Catholic art and want to incorporate beauty and faith into their daily life, this St. Thérèse of Lisieux piece serves as a reminder that even the smallest acts done for God matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e- Handmade Catholic art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e- Perfect for home altar decor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e- Thoughtful Catholic gift idea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBring a touch of faith and beauty into your home with this one-of-a-kind devotional piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Altar and Apparel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51380667547943,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/8284\/1127\/files\/5DDB4818-4708-4969-9C66-9980299D4A41.jpg?v=1778424491","url":"https:\/\/altarandapparel.com\/products\/the-martin-family-st-louis-zelie-made-to-order-altar-piece-catholic-altar-decor-handmade-catholic-gift-copy","provider":"Altar and Apparel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}