Mangalore/Udupi: Scores of faithful flock to churches on Palm Sunday
Pics: Stanley Bantwal
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore
Mangalore, Mar 24: Catholics across the city commemorated Palm Sunday, the Sunday before Good Friday that marks the end of Lenten season, here on March 24.
Infant Jesus Shrine, Bikarnakatte
St Sebastian's Church, Thokur (Pics by Nelson D'Souza)
Scores of faithful made their way towards churches in procession.
At Infant Jesus Shrine, Bikarnakatte, hundreds of people joined the procession with palm leaves in their hands.
This day marks the entry of Jesus Christ the saviour into Jerusalem to a rousing reception of his disciples, who welcomed him waving palm leaves, a gesture that signifies the victory of good over evil.
Devotees held a procession towards churches in Milagres, Valencia and Bendore in the city among others.
Udupi
Ivan Mascarenhas
Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi
Udupi, Mar 24: The Christian community celebrated Palm Sunday on March 24 in preparation for Easter Sunday which is scheduled for March 31.
Udupi diocese Bishop Dr Gerald Issac Lobo celebrated the Palm Sunday at Milagres Cathedral, Kallianpur on March 24 at 8 am with the blessing of the palm leaves which signifies the beginning of the Holy Week.
Fr Canute Barboza delivered the Palm Sunday message and described its importance.
Palm leaves were carried in a procession from the main entrance to the Cathedral. Rector Fr Stany B Lobo, Fr Henry Mascarenhas, Pilar Fr Agnel and PU College principal Fr Ivan Rodrigues and other priests were also present.
After the Mass, Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Acedamy in association with Konkani Prachar Sanchalan (R) Mangalore presented 'Konkani Jagrati Abhiyan' a Konkani street play based on Konkani language and culture.
The street play was first showcased on February 15 and was staged at various places in Udupi and Dakshin Kannada district by the team culminating on March 17.
The story was scripted by Arun Raj Ludrick and directed by Christopher D'Souza Nenasam, Mangalore.
Udupi Bishop Gerald Issac Lobo wished success to the team and gave a message to the audience, to support and help the growth of Konkani language as well as Konkani culture and he appreciated the drama team on their effort. All Konkani speaking Christians from Milagres Cathedral who were present enjoyed the programme.