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flag Mother Eliswa Vakayil was beatified in Kerala on November 8, 2025, by Pope Francis, recognizing a miracle attributed to her intercession.

flag On November 8, 2025, Mother Eliswa Vakayil was beatified in Kerala, a major step toward sainthood recognized by Pope Francis after he approved a miracle attributed to her intercession. flag Born in 1831, she founded India’s first indigenous Carmelite convent for women in 1866, establishing two congregations that promoted education, social service, and collaboration between Latin and Syrian Church rites. flag Widowed at 20, she dedicated her life to prayer and community building with her daughter and sister, guided by missionary Leopold Beccaro. flag Her tomb in Varapuzha remains a pilgrimage site, and her legacy continues to inspire followers across India and beyond.

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