Opened 24 May 1900 | Phone 0487 235 1241 | |
Address High Rd, Ollur, Thrissur, Kerala 680306 Similar St Antony's Forane Church, Mary Matha Syro‑Mal, Vadakkunnathan Temple, Basilica of Our Lady of Dolours, Thrissur Zoo | ||
St. Mary's Convent is a Roman Catholic convent situated in Ollur, Thrissur city of India. It is the first convent started by the Syro-Malabar Catholic Archeparchy of Thrissur. It has become a great tourist and pilgrimage attraction after the Canonisation of Euphrasia Eluvathingal (Evuprasiamma).
History
The convent was started by the Metropolitan Archbishop of Thrissur John Menachery. It opened the door for the nuns in May 24, 1900. Saint Euphrasia Eluvathingal (Evuprasiamma) stayed in this convent from 1900 till death. She was the Assistant Superior and in-charge of the novices from 1904-1910. During this period, Blessed Maria Theresa Chiramel also stayed in the convent. From 1913-1916, she was the Superior of the convent.
References
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