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Kuriakose Elias Chavara was born on 10 February 1805 at Kainakary, Kerala in a Nasrani Christian family as the son of Iko (Kuriakose) Chavara and Mariam Thoppil. Nasranis are Saint Thomas Christians (also known as Syriac Christians) who trace their lineage to the ancient Christians of Kerala baptised by Thomas the Apostle .
Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara, C.M.I. (10 February 1805 – 3 January 1871) was an Indian Catholic priest and social reformer. He is the first canonised Catholic male saint of Indian origin and belongs to the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, an Eastern Catholic Church based in the state of Kerala.
Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara, C.M.I. (10 February 1805 – 3 January 1871) was an Indian Catholic priest and social reformer. He is the first canonised Catholic male saint of Indian origin and belongs to the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, an Eastern Catholic Church based in the state of Kerala.
Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara is gratefully remembered and acknowledged by the later leaders of the Church and by the Catholic community in general for his strenuous fight, strong stance , and effective leadership in thwarting `Thomas Rochos’ intrusion and saving the church of Kerala from schism.
Jan 5, 2022 · Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara, who triggered a renaissance in Kerala in the 19th century, was one such reformer who was also a man of faith. The 150th death anniversary of this saint-reformer — which was commemorated on January 3 — is an occasion to revisit his life and works.
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Feb 17, 2022 · Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara (1805-1971) was a spiritual colossal figure who cannot be confined into a water tight compartment. He was an integral transformer who contributed immensely to the overall growth of the 19 th century Kerala.
Feb 9, 2024 · Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara (10 February 1805 – 3 January 1871) was the founder of two indigenous religious congregations in India — now known as the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI) for men and Congregation of the Mother of Carmel (CMC) for women.
