Baby Saint Therese handpainted polyresin 9cm statue. Saint Teresa of the Child Jesus or Saint Teresa of Lisieux, patroness of France, is celebrated on October 1st. Patroness of all infectious diseases and of florists. Religious statues are an important symbol for every Christian. They instill a feeling of protection and accompany the faithful throughout their spiritual journey. They are often represented with symbols or objects that allow us to easily identify them.