Statue de Mère Teresa, Statue in Lausanne, Switzerland

The statue of Mère Teresa is a bronze-colored figure of a woman in a long robe with a head covering, standing with hands clasped in prayer. It rests on a flat reddish-brown stone slab, with artificial flowers in white, pink, yellow, red and green in pots at her feet and a metal plaque bearing the inscription "SAINTE THÉRÈSE" and "LA CHARITÉ, L'AMOUR COMMENCE CHEZ SOI.".

The statue was inaugurated and blessed on April 28, 2018, during the parish fair of Saint-Amédée. It was funded by the Albanian community, and its installation was attended by local officials and representatives of different faiths.

The statue was desired by the Albanian community as a symbol of unity beyond religious affiliations, and Catholics and Muslims contributed to its installation. Today, it serves as a gathering point for the community, and the plaque's message, "Charity begins at home," invites reflection on local solidarity.

The statue is located at the Saint-Amédée parish in Lausanne, easily found by following the signs to the church. Visitors can approach it at any time, and the area around it is flat and accessible for all.

The statue was blessed in the presence of the Sisters of Charity, the community founded by Mother Teresa, who have a house in the parish area. They used the occasion to remind that poverty also exists in Lausanne, not only in distant countries.