18th Century Indian Who Fought Casteism Declared Saint By The Vatican - NDTV

Devasahayam, who converted to Christianity in the 18th century in the then kingdom of Travancore, would be declared a saint by Pope Francis at the Vatican today.

Devasahayam was born Neelakandan Pillai in a Hindu upper caste family Chennai: Devasahayam, who converted to Christianity in the 18th century in the then kingdom of Travancore, was declared a saint … [+1871 chars]

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