Mangalore, Sep 15: An historic relic of the Holy cross of Jesus was installed at the Holy Cross Church ,Cordel , Kulshekar by Bishop of Mangalore Diocese Dr.Aloysius Paul D’Souza on sunday ,Sep 15.
The relic was installed at the newly built holy Cross Chapel of the Church by the Bishop.
Preceding the installation the Holy cross Chapel was inaugrated by Vicar General of Mangalore Diocese Msgr Moras Prabhu.
The decree of the relic was presented to the Parish Priest former to the installation of the relic and a procession was conducted to bring the relic to the altar.
The installation of the relic marks a significant landmark in the history of Kulshekar Church which celebrates its 100th year this year.
The relic is now open for visitors for Adoration and personal prayers.
The relic is in the form of a small cross basically taken from the Holy Cross of Jesus installed in Rome.
By:Anjum sheikh.