The annual festival of saint Thomas is to be celebrated at St Thomas Cathedral, San Thome, July 2 onwards.
The flag hoisting event is at 5.45 p.m. on July 2 in the presence of archbishop Rev. George Antonyswamy; Holy Mass follows.
There are special prayers and Mass by guest priests thereafter till Sunday.
On Saturday, there is a car procession in which the image of the saint will be set in a decorated car and drawn to the cathedral that evening.