Patronage
Patron Saints of Kerala
The Catholic Church venerates 2 saints as patrons of Kerala. 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. Euphrasia Eluvathingal
Feast: August 29“An Indian Carmelite nun known as the 'Praying Mother' for her extraordinary life of contemplative prayer and mystical experiences.”
St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara
Feast: January 3“An Indian Carmelite priest who founded the first indigenous religious congregation for men in India and pioneered education for all castes.”
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