Velankanni: The Velankanni Marian Basilica in Tamil Nadu has drawn tens of thousands of devotees to a remarkable exhibition of 1,500 sacred relics of saints, inaugurated on October 1 as part of the ongoing Jubilee Year celebrations. Within just three days, over six lakh pilgrims visited the exhibition, engaging in heartfelt veneration and prayer.
The exhibition was inaugurated under the guidance of Bishop T. Sagayaraj of the Thanjavur Diocese. The ceremonial transfer of the relics from the main altar to the Morning Star Church was conducted by Basilica Rector Fr. C. Irudayaraj, with assistance from Fr. Arputharaj, Vice Rector, who oversaw the organisation of the event.
Highlighting the spiritual impact of the exhibition, Bishop Louis Mascarenhas of Allahabad, who personally attended, r