St. Andrew’s Basilica, Arthunkal is one of the famous pilgrim centres in South India. Though the Church is named after St. Andrew the Apostle, it is the feast of St. Sebastian that has brought fame to Arthunkal. The Christian presence in Arthunkal dates back to a very early period, to 7th Century or earlier. After the arrival of the Portuguese in Kerala, Jesuit missionaries turned their attention to Arthunkal. Read More
St. Mary’s Forane Church, Athirampuzha, a world-renowned pilgrim center of St.Sebastian is dedicated to Blessed Virgin Mary. This church is about 10Kms away from Kottayam has been the hub of Christian life in and around central Kerala, India from early 9th century. This is one of the biggest parishes of the Archeparchy of Changanassery. It consists of almost 2500 families and the total number of the faithful exceeds 10000.
The procession is a spiritual ablu for the devotees. Band including school bands, flags, gold-brass-silver wooden crosses, allavattom, venchamaram, Thazahakkuda, theevetti and beaded ornate umbrellas etc make the procession very gorgeous and regal.
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St. Mary’s Forane Church, Athirampuzha, a world-renowned pilgrim center of St.Sebastian is dedicated to Blessed Virgin Mary. This church is about 10Kms away from Kottayam has been the hub of Christian life in and around central Kerala, India from early 9th century. This is one of the biggest parishes of the Archeparchy of Changanassery. It consists of almost 2500 families and the total number of the faithful exceeds 10000.
The procession is a spiritual ablu for the devotees. Band including school bands, flags, gold-brass-silver wooden crosses, allavattom, venchamaram, Thazahakkuda, theevetti and beaded ornate umbrellas etc make the procession very gorgeous and regal.
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Photos of St. Sebastian’s Feast celebration
There is a beautiful Rosary And Litany Garden in Athirampuzha Church.
Piyata Tableau School Band Set Blessed Mary Garlanding Ceremony Fireworks
St. Sebastian’s Feast – Jan.24 St. Sebastian’s Feast – Jan.25 – I St. Sebastian’s Feast – Jan.25 – II Shinkari Melam – Kerala Women Chenda Melam
Every Friday at 7.30 pm, The way of the cross is being conducted at Athirampuzha church. People from different places reach with their intention to be fulfilled.
Dedication of St. Sebastian – Photos of famous St. Sebastian’s Feast Celebration at St. Mary’s Forane Church, Athirampuzha, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
Flag Hoisting of St. Sebastian’s Feast – Athirampuzha Church – 2018
