Mariam Thresia Chiramel

Mariam Thresia Chiramel, born on April twenty-six, eighteen seventy-six, in Puthenchira, Kerala, India, was a remarkable figure in the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church. As a professed religious sister and the founder of the Congregation of the Holy Family, she dedicated her life to spiritual service and community building.

Known for her profound spiritual experiences, Thresia Mankidiyan frequently received visions and ecstasies, and she was even reported to have experienced the stigmata, which she kept closely guarded. Her commitment to her faith was evident in her lifelong involvement in apostolic work, where she advocated for strict adherence to the rules of her religious order among her peers.

Her legacy was recognized by the Catholic Church when Pope John Paul II beatified her on April nine, two thousand. Further acknowledgment of her sanctity came when Pope Francis approved a second miracle attributed to her, leading to her canonization on October thirteen, two thousand nineteen.