Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Mother Eliswa Vakayil to be declared 'Blessed' at Vallarpadam Basilica
A special nun named Mother Eliswa Vakayil is going to be honored with the title 'Blessed' at a church in Kochi called Vallarpadam Basilica.
This is a big step in the Catholic Church's process of recognizing people who lived very holy lives.
A representative from the Pope will lead the ceremony.
During the event, important religious leaders will present her story and release special books and souvenirs about her.
The celebration will end with a procession and music.
Mother Eliswa was the first nun from Kerala and started a religious group.
She lived a long time ago and was born near Kochi.
Mother Eliswa Vakayil will be declared 'Blessed' at a ceremony on November 8.
The declaration will take place at the Vallarpadam Basilica in Kochi.
Cardinal Sebastian Francis will lead the ceremony as the Pope's representative.
Mother Eliswa Vakayil founded the Third Order of Discalced Carmelites (TOCD) and was the first nun in the Kerala Catholic Church.
The event will include the release of a Novena and a commemorative souvenir.
- Who
- Mother Eliswa Vakayil, the first nun in the Kerala Catholic Church and founder of the Third Order of Discalced Carmelites (TOCD).
- What
- Will be declared 'Blessed' in a ceremony.
- When
- Evening of November 8.
- Where
- Vallarpadam Basilica in Kochi.
- Why
- Recognizing her life and contributions to the Catholic Church.
- Date of Declaration
- November 8
- Location
- Vallarpadam Basilica, Kochi
- Declaring Official
- Cardinal Sebastian Francis
- Mother Eliswa's Birth Date
- October 15, 1831
- Mother Eliswa's Death Date
- July 18, 1913
- Founder of
- Third Order of Discalced Carmelites (TOCD)