Father Kuriakose Elias Chavara and Sister Euphrasia from India are among six conferred Sainthood by Pope Francis on Sunday at a special canonisation mass, a moment of elation and spiritual fervour for the Christians in India.
Reformist Catholic priest Chavara and reclusive nun Euphrasia from Kerala along with four other beatified Italians were declared Saints by the Pope during the mass at St Peter’s Square at Vatican, attended by tens of thousands of worshippers from across the world.
About 5,000 believers from Kerala, led by two Cardinals, Bishops, clergy and nuns travelled to Vatican to witness the solemn event, which was also shown live on special screens set up outside churches in the State.The four other Saints from Italy are Giovanni Antonio Farina, ludovico da Casoria, Nicola da longobardi and Amato Ronconi.