Monti Fest Ushers in the Spirit of Harvest in City – St Sebastian Church

Mangaluru: The parishioners of St Sebastian church Bendur celebrated the feast of Nativity with enthusiasm and devotion here on September 8.

The Bambina of Virgin Mary was taken in a procession at 7.30 am from Bajjodi grounds and Pompei House, Bendurwell.

The procession culminated at St Sebastian Church, accompanied by the faithful carrying the sheaves of newly grown rice.

Parish Priest of St Sebastian Church Fr Antony Serrao blessed the newly grown paddy which was followed by children offering flowers to Mother Mary as the congregation sang “Sakkad sangatha melya”