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Mother Eliswa Vakayil was beatified in Kerala on November 8, 2025, by Pope Francis, recognizing a miracle attributed to her intercession.
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.
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.
Widowed at 20, she dedicated her life to prayer and community building with her daughter and sister, guided by missionary Leopold Beccaro.
Her tomb in Varapuzha remains a pilgrimage site, and her legacy continues to inspire followers across India and beyond.
La Madre Eliswa Vakayil fue beatificada en Kerala el 8 de noviembre de 2025 por el Papa Francisco, reconociendo un milagro atribuido a su intercesión.