Sr Mary, d/o Mr Varky and Mrs. Aleyamma was born on 8/6/1955 in Arakulam Parish, Palai Diocese. She was known for her service mindedness “a person for others.” She joined LST on 10- 6-1988. She was a member of MSST congregation from 15/5/1977 until she joined LST. She served in many of our communities and she met with an accident while she was serving in our community in Germany on 10/6/1998. She died on 31/5/2006.

Sr Rani was born in a deeply Christian family at Vimalagiri, Idukki Dt., Kerela, joined the LST Congregation in 1993. Her jovial nature won the hearts of her companions in the novitiate. She prepared herself fully to commit to the Lord. But 9 days before that event of first profession the Lord was pleased to pluck this little flower for her eternal reward. Sr Rani is the first member to die in the LST congregation. Her vision of life as stated in her personal diary reads: “To make others happy and to share the love of God with others, Jesus made me a member of this young congregation”.

Sr Merly Edappllay, D/O late Mr Gregory Thomas and Thresiamma, hails from St Mary’s Forane Church, Champakulam in the Arch-Diocese of Changanassery. Answering to God’s special call, she joined LST Congregation on 10 June 1988. Her leading principle in life as stated: “Always accepting the will of God without any complaints”. Her most inspiring word of God found in her diary is: “I can do all things in Him who strengthens me”. Philippians 4:13

As she was squeezing due to chest pain and breathlessness the sisters immediately brought her to hospital. As soon as she reached in the hospital with ECG the doctors there declared her death at 8.46 AM due to Massive Cardiac arrest on 4 February 2025.