Devasahayam, who converted to Christianity in the 18th century | Military Choice

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

Devasahayam, also known as Lazarus, is the first Indian layman to get sainthood for what the Vatican calls "enduring increasing hardships". #CAbyMilitaryChoice @militarychoiceblog