This Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara prayer card commemorates the Indian priest (1805–1871) who co-founded the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate and helped renew the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church. Known for his deep spirituality, his dedication to education, and his efforts to strengthen Christian family life, Saint Chavara’s influence continues to guide Catholics in India and beyond.
Canonized in 2014, Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara is remembered as a reformer, founder, and holy priest who combined pastoral care with a vision for the renewal of society. His teachings on family prayer and devotion to the Holy Family remain central to Catholic life in the Syro-Malabar tradition.
This prayer card is crafted for daily devotion, family prayer, or as a meaningful gift for those with a devotion to the saints of the Eastern Catholic Churches.
Tradition: Syro-Malabar Catholic, honored by the Catholic Church worldwide
Feast Day: January 3
Title: Priest, Founder, Reformer
Veneration: Widely revered in India and among Eastern Catholics
The Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara prayer card is a reminder of the importance of prayer in family life, the power of education rooted in faith, and the call to holiness in daily living.
This Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara prayer card commemorates the Indian priest (1805–1871) who co-founded the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate and helped renew the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church. Known for his deep spirituality, his dedication to education, and his efforts to strengthen Christian family life, Saint Chavara’s influence continues to guide Catholics in India and beyond.
Canonized in 2014, Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara is remembered as a reformer, founder, and holy priest who combined pastoral care with a vision for the renewal of society. His teachings on family prayer and devotion to the Holy Family remain central to Catholic life in the Syro-Malabar tradition.
This prayer card is crafted for daily devotion, family prayer, or as a meaningful gift for those with a devotion to the saints of the Eastern Catholic Churches.
Tradition: Syro-Malabar Catholic, honored by the Catholic Church worldwide
Feast Day: January 3
Title: Priest, Founder, Reformer
Veneration: Widely revered in India and among Eastern Catholics
The Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara prayer card is a reminder of the importance of prayer in family life, the power of education rooted in faith, and the call to holiness in daily living.
