Patronage
Patron Saints of India
The Catholic Church venerates 2 saints as patrons of India. Each came to this patronage through their own life — read their stories below and ask for the intercession of the one whose path speaks to yours.
St. Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception
Feast: July 28“First woman from India to be canonized, who offered her suffering for the salvation of souls.”
St. Thomas the Apostle
Feast: July 3“The apostle famously known for his skepticism regarding Christ’s resurrection.”
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