Blessed Mariam Thresia, born on 26th April 1876 in Kerala, is the foundress of the Congregation of Holy Family. Her prophetic vision encompassed her passion for the Lord and compassion for his people. At a time, when women were suppressed by the dominating society, she broke the shackles of confinement and progressed in her mission of unconditional service.

Joseph Vithayathil was a priest from India who has been declared as Venerable by the Catholic Church. He was born in Puthenpally, Trichur District of Kerala State of India to Catholic parents of the Vithayathil family on 23 July 1865. After being diocesan priest for a few years, in 1902he was sent to perform exorcisms on a young mystic girl called Mariam Thresia