The Christian community came together for a Christian Unity Octave Prayer Service at Stella Maris Church Kalmady on 18th January, 2023.
Most Rev. Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi Diocese; V. Rev. Charles Menezes, Dean, Udupi deanery; Rev. Santhosh A; Rev. Ivan Soans, Parish Priest of C.S.I. Church Malpe, Rev Fr Noel Lewis, Parish Priest of Syrian Church Sasthan and Rev. Fr David Crasta Parish Priest of Syrian Church Kolalgiri and other priests and pastors were present on this occasion.
Most Rev. Dr Gerald Lobo inaugurated the prayer service by lighting the lamp. Rev. Fr Cyril Lobo proclaimed the gospel and preached on the theme, “Do Good, Seek Justice” (Is 1:17).
Most Rev. Dr Gerald Lobo gave his message on Christian unity and gave his final blessing. Rev. Fr Leo Praveen D’Souza, the coordinator proposed the vote of thanks. Members of U.B.M, C.S.I., Syrian Orthodox and Udupi deanery catholic churches participated in the prayer service. Stella Maris church, Kalmady organized this prayer meet.
