India, Sept. 10 -- Eliswa Vakayil, the first nun of the Catholic Church in Kerala, is set to be declared as 'Blessed' in a ceremony on November 8, Church officials said on Tuesday.

The ceremony is set to take place following the approval for the same by Pope Leo XIV, the church said.

Late Pope Francis had earlier declared Eliswa as 'Venerable', citing her life of service. In April, the late Pope had approved a miracle attributing to Eliswa, bringing her closer to beatification.

The beatification ceremony will take place at the National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Vallarpadam at 4:30 pm on November 8.

Born on October 15, 1831 in Ochanthuruth in present-day Kerala, Eliswa showed a great interest in prayers and faith and was noted for...