Sr. Elsit Kunnumpurath DBS
Sr. Elsit Kunnumpurath was born on 02-07-1966 as the seventh child to the devout parents Mr. Pathrose & Mariam Kunnumpurath at Chungakkunnu in Kerala. She has three sisters and four brothers. She studied till Std. VII in the Government School in Chungakkunnu and High school in IJM High School in Kottiyoor. After the completion of matriculation, she joined Deen Bandhu Samaj as an Aspirant on 22-06-1982. She made her First Profession on 22-06-1985 during the Holy Eucharist officiated by Bp. Paulinus Jeerath CMI and the Final Profession on 25-04-1991.
A very hardworking and committed that she was, would leave no stones unturned to complete the task that she had undertaken. An artist with par excellence - had very innovative style –whether it is art or ideas that were very peculiar to her own. She loved everyone- the plants, birds, animals and took care of them so tenderly and fondly. She was very happy to extend any help that others requested her even when she was ruthlessly disturbed by her troubling health issues. She ignored her comforts and conveniences for the happiness and good of others. God, in a very special way blessed her with an undefeated will-power that made her to face the challenges of life in every realm of ups and downs with utmost composure. She transcended everything in the light of faith –whether it is torrents or storm and remained serene. She was submissive to the will of authorities. She developed a special bond with crucified Jesus that we could see her always praying even during her acute pain and in her feeble voice telling Jesus that she submit herself to His will. She used to note down the points she meditated daily on her diary which are very inspiring and exhibits the depth of her sanctity. The points she noted on 20th April 2020 evening after the evening meditation on a piece of paper expresses the heights of her holiness and the literary talent she was endowed with. On the way to hospital she asked the sisters to pray the Divine Mercy Rosary and in the hospital too, on the death bed until she fell unconscious, she was continuously calling His name.
She had undergone Balloon Mitral Valvuloplasty on 29-06-1999 and Perculaneous Trasluminal Mitral Commissurotomy (Balloon Mitral Valvotomy on 26-03-2015. On 31st March 2020 she had a Stroke at 9.30pm and collapsed. As her condition was deteriorating, she was shifted to ventilator in the morning on 23rd . At 11.30am on 23rd April she submitted her soul in the hands of Jesus.
She was buried on 24th April in the DBK cemetery. The funeral service was officiated by Most Rev. Joseph Kollamparampil, Bishop of Jagdalpur.