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Detailed explanation-1: -Devasahayam Pillai , who was born a Hindu in Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu and converted to Christianity in the 18th century, became the first Indian layman to be declared a saint by the Vatican on Sunday.

Detailed explanation-2: -India’s first layman saint Devasahayam Pillai was an 18th century caste crusader.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is commonly believed that Christianity came to India with St Thomas as early as 52 CE. He is said to have landed in Kerala and the religion took root there.

Detailed explanation-4: -Devasahayam Pillai has become the first Indian layman, who was declared a saint by Pope Francis on Sunday. Pillai had embraced Christianity in the 18th century. During the Canonisation Mass, 85-year-old pope canonised Blessed Devasahayam. The ceremony was organised in St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican.