Indian and Sri Lankan fishermen together for the feast of St Anthony

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The annual feast of St Anthony of Padua took place recently on Katchchateevu Island with the participation of almost 3,000 Sri Lankan and more than 2,000 Indian pilgrims, including several fishermen and members of the clergy, this according to the Indian High Commission in Colombo.

Some 2,198 worshippers arrived on the island on trawlers from Rameswaram, Thangachchimadam, Karaikkaal and Nagapattinam on the coast of Tamil Nadu while another 2,900 faithful came from Jaffna, Mannar, Thalaimannar, Chilaw and Negombo travelling by ferry or their own boats to take part in the celebrations.

In addition to the Eucharistic celebrations, this year’s gathering saw some Indian and Sri Lankan pilgrims set up handicrafts stalls with items for sale, enlivening the atmosphere.

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