Vettukad Church Festival (Feast of Christ the King), Thiruvananthapuram Kerala |
 Venue : Vettukad Church, nearly 7 km from Thiruvananthapuram city.The ‘Madre de Deus’Church popularly known as Vettukad Church attracts thousands of devotees from all religions. The annual celebration here is called the "Feast of Christ the King". The feast is celebrated across ten days culminating in the last Sunday of the liturgical year. Various religious rites are carried out during the festival days. On the last Saturday of the feast, the image of Christ the King is taken out in a large colourful procession. A solemn high mass, sermons, eucharistic processions and benediction mark the final day. Gettingthere: Nearest railway station : Thiruvananthapuram central, about 7 km. Nearest airport : Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, about 3 km. |
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Vettukad Church Festival (Feast of Christ the King), Thiruvananthapuram Kerala
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