She was a nun and a teacher who was very religious and pious. It was not until after some miracles happened after her death was she actually considered as a saint
Saint Alphonsa of India was born on August 19, 1910, at Kudamalloor, Kerala, India.
Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori died on August 1, 1787 at the age of 90.
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.
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, the first woman from India to be canonized as a saint, is recognized for her deep faith, profound spirituality, and dedication to God despite enduring significant suffering throughout her life. Born in 1910, she faced numerous hardships, including illness and personal loss, yet she remained committed to her religious vocation as a nun in the Franciscan Clarist Congregation. Her life exemplified the virtues of patience, humility, and love, inspiring many through her unwavering faith and devotion. Canonized by Pope Benedict XVI in 2008, she is celebrated for her contributions to the Church and her impact on the faithful.