Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori died on August 1, 1787 at the age of 90.
Saint Alphonsa of India was born on August 19, 1910, at Kudamalloor, Kerala, India.
Saint Alphonsa of India.
Sister Alphonsa Muttathupadathu is the first saint from India.
Sister Alphonsa Muttathupadathu is the first saint from India to be canonized.
Saint Alphonsa (19 August 1910 to 28 July 1946) was a Syro-Malabar Catholic Franciscan nun who is now honored as a saint.Sister Alphonsa became the first native Indian to be canonized In 2008. Her birth name was Anna Muttathupadathu.St. Gonsalo Garcia (1556-1597) was the first person to be canonized with partial Indian origin.
The Little Flower of Kerala refers to Sister Alphonsa of Kerala who was recently canonized by Pope Benedict XVI as the first saint from India. For more information read her biography by clicking on the link below.
She was canonized on Sunday, October 12, 2008, by Pope Benedict XVI.
Saint Alphonsa was the first woman of Indian origin to be canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church. She was known for her devotion to God, her life of simplicity and humility, and her service to the poor and suffering. Despite facing numerous hardships and illnesses, she remained steadfast in her faith and dedication to helping those in need.
St. Alphonsa was born on the 19 August 1910
Sister Alphonsa from Kerala was canonized October 18, 2008, 62 years after her death.
Mother Mary Alphonsa was born on 1851-05-20.
St. Alphonsa was raised by her maternal aunt, Maria, after the death of her mother.