Brazilian Nun, 115, Recognized as World's Fourth Oldest Person
Inah Canabarro Lucas, a Brazilian nun, has been recognized as the fourth oldest living organism globally by LongeviQuest. Born in 1908, she has lived an extraordinary life, marked by faith and resilience.
Born in São Francisco de Assis, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, Inah Canabarro Lucas was born on June 8, 1908. She became a nun in Montevideo, Uruguay, around 1928 and dedicated her life to teaching Portuguese and mathematics in Rio de Janeiro and Santana do Livramento.
Inah credits her longevity to her strong faith in God and daily prayers. Despite facing walking difficulties since the age of 110, she continues to live independently in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, with the support of her great-nephews. She resides in a provincial house of the Teresian Sisters and is often visited by her family.
LongeviQuest, the world's leading authority on human longevity, has validated Inah's age. She is recognized as the oldest living organism in Brazil and Latin America, and the oldest nun in the world. Inah is also the great-granddaughter of General David Canabarro and lost her father in combat in 1923.
At 115 years and 257 days old, Inah Canabarro Lucas continues to inspire with her resilience and faith. Her recognition by LongeviQuest is a testament to her extraordinary life and longevity.
