Blessed Devasahayam Pillai, (23 April, 1712 – 14 January, 1752)

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Devasahayam Pillai, a faithful layman was proclaimed blessed. He lived in the 18th century and died a martyr in Kottar, India. Blessed Devasahayam Pillai is the first layman from India to be beatified by the Catholic Church.

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