Kothamangalam Church - Offerings

 

Panthrandu Pattakkarude Nercha : The ceremonial feast offered to 12 priests, commemorating the Last Supper of Our Lord with his disciples.

Munnu Pattakarude Nercha : The ceremonial feast offered to 3 priests

Munnu Paithangalude Nercha : The grand feast offered to 3 poor children

Thookkapachor nercha / Thulabharam : The offer of jaggery or sugar equal to the weight of the devotee. This offering is cooked with rice and served to all devotees.

Adimaveckal : Pledging the child to be the servant of the Church, marking its attachment to God, liberating it from bondage .

Offering of candles : Symbolising self-sacrifice for giving light to others.

Saniyazhicha Qurbana : Saturday Mass attended by thousands seeking blessings, on the day of His Holiness’ demise. It was on a Saturday that Bawa entered Eternal Rest. Children are baptized to receive blessing, protection and patronage from Bawa on saturdays.

Madhyastha Prarthana : Special prayer for Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Ezhuthiniruthu : Initiation of the child to the world of letters by the priest before the Holy Tomb.