Devasahayam Pillai, First Indian Layman To Be Conferred Sainthood By Vatican In 2022

Team Latestly Nov 11, 2021 06:27 PM IST

Devasahayam Pillai will become the first Indian layman to be conferred sainthood. Pillai is a Hindu converted to Christianity in the 18th century. Layman means a non-ordained member of the Church. Pope Francis will canonize Blessed Devasahayam Pillai, together with six other Blesseds. It will be held during a Canonization Mass in St Peter's Basilica in Vatican on May 15, 2022, Church officials said in Thiruvananthapuram on November 10. Watch the video to know more.

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