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| The annual mass of St Anthony's feast was held today at Katchatheevu with the participation of Catholic faith of both Sri Lanka and India. Pix:Northeastern Monitor |
Over 9000 Catholic faith across Indo- Lanka Palk straits gathered at an uninhabited island of Katchatheevu islet tomorrow to mark the annual festival of St Anthony- the guardian of fisherfolk communities.
Since Friday (14) hundreds of both Indian and Sri Lankan devotees have arrived on the island in fishing boats to attend the annual mass.
Bishop of Sivagangai Diocese Lourdu Anandam of Southern India led the feast mass. This is the first time a Bishop India attending the feast along with over hundred clergy personnel.
Addressing local media in Jaffna on Thursday (13), Bishop Anandam noted the historical role the island played between the fisherfolk communities of the two countries.
From Sivagangai District of Tamil Nadu, at least 4000 devotees are attending the feast this year.
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