Martyr
Saint Devasahayam Pillai
Saint Devasahayam Pillai, a layman from Travancore born into a Hindu Nair family, converted to Catholicism and was martyred in 1752, shot after enduring torture for refusing to renounce his faith.
Patron saint of
Persecuted Christians, Converts
- Feast
- January 14
- Era
- 18th Century
- Place
- Travancore
At a Glance
Saint Devasahayam Pillai
- Feast Day
- January 14
- Era
- 18th Century
- Primary Place
- Travancore
- Vocation
- Martyr
- Patronage
- Persecuted Christians, Converts
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Overview
Saint Devasahayam Pillai
Saint Devasahayam Pillai, a layman from Travancore born into a Hindu Nair family, converted to Catholicism and was martyred in 1752, shot after enduring torture for refusing to renounce his faith.
Feast day: January 14
Patronage
Persecuted Christians, Converts
Connected Places
- Kanyakumari, India: Site of martyrdom
- Nattalam, India: His birthplace
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