Second Day of Devotion Preceding the Annual Feast of St Anthony Held at Dornahalli, Mysore

Dornahalli, Mysore: The second day of the Novena devotion leading up to the Annual Feast of St Anthony of Padua was observed with deep faith and reverence on June 5, 2025, at St Anthony’s Basilica, Dornahalli, Mysore.

The solemn Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Most Rev. Dr. Thomas A. Vazhapilly, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Mysore. He was joined by Rev. Fr. David Sagayaraj, Rector of St Anthony’s Basilica, and Rev. Fr. Praveen Pedru, Administrator of the Basilica.

The theme for the day’s Novena was “Hope is the Way of Liberation,” emphasizing the power of faith and perseverance in overcoming life’s challenges. In his homily, the Bishop reflected on the transformative strength of hope and encouraged the faithful to place their trust in the intercession of St Anthony, especially during times of distress and uncertainty.

Following the Mass, the Novena prayers were offered in honour of St Anthony, invoking his special intercession for the intentions and needs of the devotees. The celebration concluded with the Procession of the Holy Statue of St Anthony, followed by the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, leaving the faithful spiritually renewed and uplifted.