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Novena and Feast in Honour of St. Antony

Devotees Gather for Nine Days of Prayer Culminating in a Solemn Feast and Community Supper

 

June 2026, Karukutty: The nine-day Novena in honor of St. Antony of Padua officially began on June 5, bringing devotees together for daily prayers and spiritual preparation. On June 12, the ceremonial flag hoisting (Kodiyettu) was solemnized by Very Rev. Fr. Michael Earaly, Provincial, marking the beginning of the solemn feast days. The main feast day was celebrated on June 13 with a Solemn Rasa Qurbana presided over by Fr. Michael Earaly. The grace-filled celebrations concluded with a festive community supper served to over 800 people, fostering a beautiful spirit of fellowship and devotion.