Mariam Thresia Chiramel
Mariam Thresia Mankidiyan ܡܪܬܝ ܡܪܝܡ ܬܪܣܝܐ | |
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Tomb of St. Mariam Thresia | |
| Religious; Mystic | |
| Born | 26th April 1876 Puthenchira, Thrissur, British India |
| Died | 8 June 1926 (aged 50) Kuzhikattussery, Thrissur, British India |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church especially |
| Beatified | 9th April 2000, Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City by Pope John Paul II |
| Canonized | 13 October 2019, Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City by Pope Francis |
| Major shrine | Puthenchira, India |
| Feast | 6th June, 26th April at St Mary's Forane Puthenchira |
| Attributes | Religious habit |
| Patronage | Congregation of the Holy Family |
Mariam Thresia (born Thresia Chiramel Mankidiyan; 26 April 1876 – 8 June 1926) was an Indian Syro-Malabar Catholic professed religious and the founder of the Congregation of the Holy Family. She was born in Puthenchira, a village of Kerala, India. Thresia Mankidiyan became known for receiving frequent visions and ecstasies as well as even receiving the stigmata which she kept well-guarded. She had been involved in apostolic work her entire life and pushed for strict adherence to the rule of her order amongst her fellow religious.
Pope John Paul II beatified the late nun on 9 April 2000. Pope Francis approved a second miracle attributed to her at the beginning of 2019 and she was canonized on 13 October 2019.