Overview
- Eliswa of the Blessed Virgin Mary was formally declared blessed on November 8 at the National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Ransom in Vallarpadam, Ernakulam.
- The ceremony drew thousands of devotees and clergy and was led by a representative of the Pope.
- Rituals included the reading of an apostolic letter, the unveiling of a statue, and the placement of her relic in the church after Vatican verification.
- The Archdiocese of Verapoly opened the cause in the early 2000s, with proclamations of Servant of God in 2008 and Venerable in 2023.
- A recognized 2025 miracle attributed to her intercession enabled beatification, and a second verified miracle would be required for canonisation.