A portrait of St. Euphrasia Eluvathingal
St. Euphrasia Eluvathingal
October 17, 1877 – August 29, 1952
Feast
August 29 · XX c.
Patron of
India · The Syro-Malabar Catholic Church · The Congregation of the Mother of Carmel
Order
Religious / Mystic
Indian Carmelite mystic of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, known throughout her lifetime as the 'Praying Mother of Ollur.' From the convent of St. Mary's at Ollur she lived a hidden life of intense prayer and mystical experiences for forty-eight years, while drawing thousands of pilgrims who came to her for spiritual counsel. Her body was found incorrupt at her exhumation in 1987.
Life & Times
Also known as: Rosa Eluvathingal; Praying Mother of Ollur · Born: October 17, 1877 · Died: August 29, 1952 · From: Kattoor, Kerala, India.
Patronage
St. Euphrasia Eluvathingal is invoked as the patron of india, the syro-malabar catholic church, the congregation of the mother of carmel. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
“Let me be small, but let me love much.”— St. Euphrasia Eluvathingal (traditionally attributed)
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Euphrasia Eluvathingal, 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.