St. Carmen Rendiles

St. Carmen Rendiles was a Venezuelan religious sister who founded the Servants of Jesus and lived a life of deep devotion and service to the poor and Church.

St. Carmen Elena Rendiles Martínez was born on August 11, 1903, in Caracas, Venezuela, into a deeply Catholic family of French heritage. She was born without her right arm, a condition she embraced with humility and never allowed to hinder her dedication to God or her service to others. Her early life was marked by an intense spirituality and desire to enter religious life.

In 1927, she joined the French-founded Congregation of the Servants of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and received her religious formation in France. Returning to Venezuela in 1931, she devoted herself to teaching and forming young people, always emphasizing Eucharistic devotion, prayer, and the virtues of obedience and charity.

Recognizing the specific needs of the Venezuelan Church, Carmen founded the Venezuelan branch of the Servants of Jesus in 1965 with papal approval, becoming the first Superior General of the new community. Her leadership was deeply maternal, and she was admired for her practical holiness, deep humility, and unwavering faith. Her order focused on education, pastoral work, and social outreach.

Throughout her life, she was known for her serenity, trust in Divine Providence, and tireless efforts in promoting the Eucharistic spirituality that fueled her congregation. She remained a beloved figure within the Church in Venezuela, serving as a spiritual mother to many.

Carmen died in Caracas on May 9, 1977. The cause for her beatification began in 1994, and in 2017, Pope Francis recognized a miracle attributed to her intercession. She was beatified on June 16, 2018, in Caracas — the first Venezuelan woman to be beatified in her homeland.

Feast Day

9-5-

Birth Date

11-8-1903

Died Date

9-5-1977

Canonised Date

16-6-2018

Caracas, Venezuela

St. Carmen Rendiles, model of charity and spiritual strength, intercede for us that we may embrace God’s will with joy and serve others with a heart full of love. Amen.
ST. CARMEN RENDILES

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ST. CARMEN RENDILES

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