#saint alphonsa

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റെസ്റ്റ് ഇൻ പീസ്, Blessed Alphonsa.  The first canonized Indian saint, Alphonsa’s life was one of suffering and endurance, as she dealt with one tragedy and/or illness after another, eventually perishing on this date in 1946 at the age of 35.

Stamp details: Left stamp: Issued on: July 19, 1996 From: New Delhi, India MC #1509

Right stamp: Issued on: November 16, 2008 From: New Delhi, India MC #2308

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Feast of Saint Alphonsa 2025 by Paula Kirman Via Flickr: St. Alphonsa Syro Malabar Catholic Forane Church, Edmonton

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Feast of Saint Alphonsa 2025 by Paula Kirman Via Flickr: St. Alphonsa Syro Malabar Catholic Forane Church, Edmonton

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Feast of Saint Alphonsa 2025 by Paula Kirman Via Flickr: St. Alphonsa Syro Malabar Catholic Forane Church, Edmonton

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Most lovable Alphonsa, you were chosen by the almighty and everlasting Father to share in the profound mysteries of the passion, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. In holiness you grew and were crowned with heavenly glory. You are indeed a proud child of the Indian Church. We commit our motherland and ourselves to your care.

Oh! Doleful daughter of God, grant that following your example, we may discern the hand of Providence in our troubles and tribulations. We beseech you to help us resign ourselves to the will of God and be with you in heaven. Amen.