St. Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception
Syro-Malabar Catholic Franciscan Clarist sister of Kerala (1910-1946); offered her chronic suffering for the sanctification of priests. The first canonized saint of Indian origin, raised to the altars by Pope Benedict XVI in 2008. Feast July 28.
Life & Times
Also known as: Anna Muttathupadathu · Born: 1910 · Died: 1946 · From: India.
Patronage
St. Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception is invoked as the patron of india, illness, suffering offered to god. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“I have given up everything to Jesus, and I receive everything from him.”— Letters to her spiritual director, recorded in her Indian Catholic biographies (1940s)
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.