Saint Euphrasia Eluvathingal was an Indian Carmelite nun of Syro Malabar church. Born on 17th October 1877 in the ancient Catholic family of Eluvathingal Cherupukaran Anthony and Kunjethy in Kattur Village of Edathurthy Parish of Thrissur – Kerala. She had to overcome many obstacles before she became the member of Carmelite congregation – founded by St Kuriakose Eias Chavara in 1866 at Koonammavu. After a long life humility, poverty and holiness St Euphrasia passed away on 29th 1952 in St.Mary’s convent , Ollur, Thrissur. St Euphrasia was a humble CMC nun who personalised the prayer heritage and lived to the divine inspiration. Consistency in prayer raised her to the heights of sanctity . Mother Euphrasia was canonized as saint by Pope Francis on 23rd November 2014 in Vatican City.
