Mariam Thresia Chiramel
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Mariam Thresia (born Thresia Chiramel Mankidiyan; 26 April 1876 – 8 June 1926) was an Indian Syro-Malabar Catholic professed religious and the founder of the Congregation of the Holy Family.[1] She was born in Puthenchira, a village of Kerala, India. Thresia Mankidiyan became known for receiving frequent visions and ecstasies as well as even receiving the stigmata which she kept well-guarded. She had been involved in apostolic work her entire life and pushed for strict adherence to the rule of her order amongst her fellow religious.[2][3]
Mariam Thresia Chiramel ܡܪܬܝ ܡܪܝܡ ܬܪܣܝܐ | |
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Religious; Mystic | |
Born | 26th April 1876 Puthenchira, Thrissur, British India |
Died | 8 June 1926(1926-06-08) (aged 50) Kuzhikattussery, Thrissur, British India |
Venerated in | Catholic Church especially |
Beatified | 9th April 2000, Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City by Pope John Paul II |
Canonized | 13th October 2019, Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City by Pope Francis |
Major shrine | Puthenchira, India |
Feast | 8th June, 26th April at St Mary's Forane Puthenchira |
Attributes | Religious habit |
Patronage | Congregation of the Holy Family |
Pope John Paul II beatified the late nun on 9 April 2000. Pope Francis approved a second miracle attributed to her at the beginning of 2019 and she was canonized on 13 October 2019.