First Indian Layman to be declared Saint
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May
First Indian Layman to be declared Saint Subject: History Section: Personality Context: Devasahayam Pillai, who embraced Christianity in the 18th century, became the first Indian layman to be declared a saint by Pope Francis during an impressive canonisation ceremony at the Vatican on 15th May. Concept: Devasahayam Pillai was born in 1712 as […]