I’ve been to vailankanni many times now, but I’m still amazed by beautiful churches filled with throngs of people ardently worshiping and thanking Our Lady.
The development of the vailankanni Church or the Basilica of our Lady of good health is based on three miracles - the apparition of Mary and Jesus to a slumbering shepherd boy, the curing of a lame buttermilk vendor, and the survival of Portuguese sailors assaulted by a violent sea storm. The structure of the church itself is very beautiful with its pure white walls and minute detailing.
This is a Chappel near the church where Mother Mary is said to have appeared for the first time.
I my most recent visit, I had the opportunity of witnessing the opening of the Morning star church by Fernando Cardinal Filoni. The massive 60000 sq ft church is one of the largest churches in India with a seating space of upto 1000 people. The spotless white walls of the church with its 150 feet tall towers form an astounding picture against the white clouds – a beautiful picture I simply had to take.
No comments:
Post a Comment