Mar Kuriaokose Elias Chavara of Mannanam was born on 10th feb 1805 at Kainakari (Alapuzha district) in Kerala – India.
He was a good social reformer who hailed from a Syrian Christian family.
Introduced retreat preaching for the laity for the first time in Kerala church.
Believed strongly that intellectual development and education of women was the primary step towards overall social welfare.
Founded congregation of Mother of Carmel (CMC) the first religious congregation for women in 1866.
Established press industry media literature.
Died on 3rd January 1871.
His priestly life laid strong ideals for the Christian community.
Saint Chavara was canonized on 23rd November 2014 in Rome by Pope Francis.
Saint Euphrasia – Praying Mother
Saint Euphrasia Eluvathingal was an Indian Carmelite nun of Syro Malabar church.
Born on 17th October 1877 in the ancient Catholic family of Eluvathingal Cherupukaran Anthony and Kunjethy in Kattur Village of Edathurthy Parish of Thrissur – Kerala.
She had to overcome many obstacles before she became the member of Carmelite congregation – founded by St Kuriakose Eias Chavara in 1866 at Koonammavu.
After a long life of humility, poverty and holiness St Euphrasia passed away on 29th 1952 in St. Mary’s convent, Ollur, Thrissur.
St Euphrasia was a humble CMC nun who personalised the prayer heritage and lived to the divine inspiration.
Consistency in prayer raised her to the heights of sanctity.
Mother Euphrasia was canonized as saint by Pope Francis on 23rd November 2014 in Vatican City.
