Catholic Saint
St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara
“An Indian Carmelite priest who founded the first indigenous religious congregation for men in India and pioneered education for all castes.”
Feast Day: January 3
Biography
St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara was an Indian priest of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church who founded the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate, the first indigenous religious congregation for men in India. He established schools in every parish, including for girls and lower castes, and pioneered a Sanskrit school for interfaith dialogue.
Prayer to St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara
Educate the people and they will be transformed.