Devasahayam Pillai is the first lay person from India to be beatified by the Catholic Church. On the same day as Devasahayam Pillai was declared a Blessed in the Diocese of Kottar, India, Pope Benedict XVI addressed the pilgrims gathered in Rome.

2022年5月12日 · On May 15, just over 270 years after his martyrdom, Devasahayam Pillai will be canonized together with nine other men and women in St. Peter’s Square.

2022年5月5日 · "Today in Kottar, India, Devasahayam Pillai, a faithful layman who lived in the 18th century and died a martyr, was proclaimed Blessed. Let us join in the joy of the Church in India and pray that this newly Beatified sustain the faith of the Christians of …

2022年5月15日 · Devasahayam Pillai, who embraced Christianity in the 18th century, will be declared a saint by Pope Francis at the Vatican on Sunday. The Thiruvananthapuram Latin archdiocese will hold special ...

2024年1月14日 · Almighty and merciful God, who brought your Martyr blessed Devasahayam Pillai to overcome the torments of his passion, grant that we, who celebrate the day of his …

2025年1月15日 · European Christians in Travancore came to Pillai’s defense, urging the king to release him. After three years the king complied under condition that Pillai go into exile to a hostile territory.

2024年11月10日 · Today, Devasahayam Pillai is remembered not just as a Christian martyr but as a symbol of faith, resilience, and sacrifice. His life story transcends religious boundaries, serving as a beacon of inspiration for all those who face adversity and persecution for their beliefs.

2022年1月14日 · Almighty and merciful God, who brought your Martyr blessed Devasahayam Pillai to overcome the torments of his passion, grant that we, who celebrate the day of his triumph, may remain invincible...

Today is the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, but it’s also the feast day of one of the martyrs portrayed in the Chapel mural: Saint Devasahayam Pillai! Saint Devasahayam lived in southern India in the 18th Century. Born into a wealthy Hindu family, he became an accomplished soldier and military officer.

2022年5月15日 · Devasahayam Pillai, who embraced Christianity in the 18th century, on May 15 became the first Indian layman to be declared a saint by Pope Francis during an impressive canonisation ceremony at...