Over the centuries many Carmelites have been recognized by the Church for their outstanding holiness including:
- St. Teresa of Avila, Doctor of the Church (Oct. 15)
- St. John of the Cross, Doctor of the Church (Dec.14)
- St. Therese of Lisieux, Doctor of the Church (Oct. 1)
- Sts. Louis & Zelie Martin (Spouses and Parents of St. Therese of Lisieux) (July 12)
- St. Teresa of Jesus of the Andes (Patroness of the Danvers, MA OCDS community) (July 13)
- St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) (August 9)
- St. Teresa Margaret Redi (September 1)
- St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (November 8)
- St. Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi (May 25)
- St. Albert of Trapani (August 7)
- St. Simon Stock (May 16)
- Bl. Titus Brandsma (July 27)
- Br. Lawrence of the Resurrection
- Bl. Teresa of St. Augustine & Companions (Martyrs of Compiègne) (July 17)