More than 45,000 people have attended the jubilee of a Marian apparition in Odisha, eastern India. His Excellency Bishop Sarat Chandra Nayak of Berhampur and 70 priests assisted His Grace Archbishop John Barwa of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar, at the Mass on March 5 held at Partama, a substation of Our Lady of Rosary Parish, Daringbadi in the Kandhamal district of Odisha.
As reported by mattersindia.com, His Grace Archbishop John Barwa of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar, the main celebrant for the 25 years of spiritual journey of persecuted Christians, said, “Where there is Mother Mary there is Jesus and where there is Jesus there is satisfaction and fulfillment. Mother Mary is not only Mother of God but Mother of everyone who seeks her constant intercession.” “The silver Jubilee is an opportunity for us to thank God for the accompaniment in the faith journey through the intercession of Mother Mary. It is to celebrate God’s providential care and an expression of deep gratitude,” His Excellency Bishop Nayak said in his homily.
The Mass began with a dance by 25 parish youth symbolizing 25 years of the shrine’s spiritual journey. The bishops, priests and dignitaries lighted 25 candles before the Mass started.
Source: www.mattersindia.com
