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Kuriakose Elias Chavara was the Prior General of all the monasteries of the congregation from 1856 till his death in 1871. He was commonly called under the name 'Common Prior'. [23] The activities of the members of CMI congregation under the leadership of Chavara created huge transformation in the society.
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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.
As the pinnacle of pilgrimage, the tomb of St Chavara adds serenity and holiness to this place. The tomb is placed adjacent to the main altar. At the age of 66, St Chavara was called to his eternal reward after an eventful holy life on January 3, 1871, and was buried in St Philomena’s Monastery, Koonammavu.
Feb 17, 2022 · St. Chavara who was beatified by Saint Pope John Paul II during his historic visit to India on 8 February 1986 and was canonized by Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Square on 23 November 2014 is an inspiration for generations to come.
Because of his sanctity and his showering of blessings upon those who seek the intercession of him, Mannanam has become a pilgrim centre. Thousands of people come to the tomb of Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara on every Saturday for the Holy Mass and Novena.
Renowned as a spiritual leader and social reformer, St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara is a native of Kerala in India. The Catholic Church raised him to the eminence of a saint on November 23, 2014 on account of his heroic spiritual life and innovative humanitarian services to empower the downtrodden.
