Archbishop Rev. George Antonysamy of Madras-Mylapore diocese, made his traditional annual pilgrimage on foot to the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Health, Besant Nagar on September 4.
The archbishop was accompanied by members of his Curia, walking in ‘solidarity with the millions of devotees who journey to the shrine during the festive season.’
The pilgrimage began with an opening prayer at the Archbishop’s House in San Thome and concluded at the shrine with the celebration of Holy Mass. Along the way, pilgrims in areas like San Thome who were also walking to the shrine in the south end of the city, were visibly moved to find the Archbishop and his Curia walking alongside them, sharing in their devotion.
During the pilgrimage, archbishop Rev. Antonysamy prayed for the intentions of the archdiocese and for all the pilgrims.
– By Fr. Ritchie Vincent
