Saint Alphonsa
Canonized saint of Indian origin
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Died
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Activists & Humanitarians
Country
India
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This individual was the first woman of Indian origin to be canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church. Born in Kerala in 1910, she joined the Congregation of the Franciscan Servants of Mary. Throughout life, faced various challenges including health issues. She devoted her life to spiritual practices and education, making significant contributions to her community. Following her death on July 28, 1946, the process of canonization began, culminating in her sainthood in 2008.
First woman of Indian origin to be canonized
Sainthood declared in 2008
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