St Alphonsa Syro-Malabar Forane Catholic Church

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About St Alphonsa Syro-Malabar Forane Catholic Church

Saint Alphonsa, known as the Passion Flower of India, was born on August 19, 1910 to Joseph and Mary Muttathupadathu in the pastoral village of Kudamaloor, tucked away in the central region of the lusciously beautiful state of Kerala in the southern part of India. Her baptismal name was Anna and her family affectionately called her Annakutty. Unfortunately, Annakutty’s mother passed away shortly after her birth. So, she was brought up by her maternal aunt under the spiritual guidance of her great uncle, Rev. Fr. Joseph Muttathupadathu. She seems to have been specially chosen by God for a life of holiness in a convent. From a very early age Annakutty heard the call of Jesus and did everything in her power to become a religious and dedicate her life to Jesus.