Devasahayam Pillai
Devasahayam Pillai was an 18th-century Hindu convert to Christianity from Tamil Nadu, who was canonized by Pope Francis in 2022 as the first Indian layperson to be declared a saint, symbolizing the Church's recognition of his faith and contributions to Christianity in India.
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Devasahayam Pillai was canonised by Pope Francis in 2022, becoming the first Indian layperson declared a saint.
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