St. Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception
Birth: 19-08-1910 | Died: 28-07-1946 | Feast: 28-07
St. Alphonsa was the first woman from India to be canonized as a saint. She was a member of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church and lived a life of deep spirituality and suffering. She was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI in 2008.
St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara
Birth: 10/02/1805 | Died: 03/01/1871 | Feast: 18/02
St. Chavara was a Syro-Malabar priest and social reformer. He co-founded the Congregation of the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI) and contributed significantly to education and the social upliftment of the Indian people. He was canonized in 2014 by Pope Francis.
St. Euphrasia Eluvathingal
Birth: 17/10/1877 | Died: 29/08/1952 | Feast: 30/08
St. Euphrasia was an Indian nun of the Congregation of the Mother of Carmel (CMC) and known for her deep spiritual life and dedication to prayer. She was canonized by Pope Francis in 2014.
St. Joseph Vaz
Birth: 21/04/1651 | Died: 16/01/1711 | Feast: 16/01
St. Joseph Vaz was a Goan priest who worked tirelessly in Sri Lanka to revive the Catholic faith among the people. He was canonized by Pope Francis in 2015. He is particularly venerated in Goa and Sri Lanka.