Saint Alphonsa
Canonized saint of Indian origin
Born
August 19th, 1910
114 years ago
Died
July 28th, 1946
79 years ago — 35 years old
Category
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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