Adima’ – Offering Oneself as a Devotee
Fervent devotees come forward to offer themselves fully to the Lord through the mediation of the Saint Antony in the presence and with the blessings of a priest who prays for them by laying his anointed hands over their heads. On Tuesdays and other days after the liturgical celebrations it is possible to make this self offering here.
Spiritual Activities in the Shrine
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Offerings for Garland
Garlanding is a famous spiritual activity of the shrine. Read More
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Offerings for Candle
People believe that whoever prays with the lighted candle in their hand will be blessed by St. Antony. Read More
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Offering Puffed Rice
‘Malar’ is a food made of Rice. Malar is given everyday to the devotees and it is considered to be an instrument of many miraculous cures from diseases. Read More
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Offerings for Bun
Offering of Buns is the most cherished offering in the Shrine. Read More
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Tithe to Church
The divine law asks every devotee to give one –tenth of their income to the noble causes of the church. Read More
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Donations for Reconstruction
Shrine is undergoing a major reconstruction in order that it may give more facilities of the devotees. Read More
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Donations to Shrine
You can be with the shrine to spread the Good news to the whole world and to give new life endowed with the grace of God. Read More
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Vesting
Children who are suffering from various disease wears the habit of St. Antony and Participates in Novena. Read More
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നേർച്ച കഞ്ഞി
Ritual Food in the Shrine is gruel made with rice and coconut peels. The ritual food is prepared with the financial support from the devotees. Read More