John Peter Savarinayagam
Indian Capuchin friar of Tamil Nadu who formed seminarians and served the poor
Who they were
Father John Peter Savarinayagam, a Capuchin born at Thiruppanthuruthy in Thanjavur district, was director of the minor seminary and spiritual animator of several congregations of sisters, and died of stomach cancer at thirty-eight. Bishop F.
The miracles
No miracle has been approved. The cause is at its first stage.
Why that counted as sanctity
Antonisamy of Kumbakonam opened the diocesan process on 3 December 2019 at Amalashram in Tiruchirappalli, with the decree of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints read out; the nihil obstat is dated 31 October 2019.
The cause
John Peter Savarinayagam is named a Servant of God; the cause continues. Favours received, and offers of help, go to the postulation, the office that carries the cause forward: The cause of John Peter Savarinayagam.
- AsiaNews — Tamil Nadu celebrates Capuchin friar declared “Servant of God”
- Amala Annai Capuchin Province — Servant of God John Peter
Checked against the sources listed on 24 September 2026. Corrections welcome.