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Place | : Marathakkara |
Established Year | : 1944 |
Address | : Marathakkara P. O Ollur (Via) Thr |
Pin | : 680320 |
Phone | : 0487 2352269 |
Description | : Marathakara Bl. Sac. F.C
Convent has its roots in the middle period of 20th century, which is
erected essentially for prayer and adoration. The unique interest of Rev. Fr. Joseph
Chirayath Konikkara, who was a great devotee of Bl. Sacrament, opened the door for perpetual adoration
convent at Marathakara. The small bungalow of Rev. Fr. Joseph was converted as
Bl. Sacrament convent in the year 1944. On 21st June 1944 , the foundation
stone was laid by Mar George Alappatt and after completing the work On 13tyh Nov.1946 Mar Alappatt himself blessed the new convent and chapel.The founder of
Marathakkara Bl. Sac .Convent, Rev. Fr. Joseph Chirayath died on 24th November 1946 and he was buried in the convent chapel. Since 31st July 1947 onwards with the permission of
Mar Alappatt, daily one hour adoration began in the chapel and at the
month of December, the whole day adoration was granted. Indeed it was a special
privilege to this convent only. The
solemn exposition of the host in the monstrance is really a blessing to
everyone. On 12th January 1958 Rev. Sr. Nobert fell down while cleaning the altar and she is bed
ridden for more than half a century. Being an angel of suffering, her consoling
presence has become a solace to many burdened hearts. From 3rd May
1969 onwards canonical novitiate was transferred to Marakkara from West
Chalakkudy. 16th July 1974 onwards a prayer bhavan is attached to this
convent. All the sisters would get the provision for a prayer week in a year in
this convent. From 26th July 1994 onwards canonical novitiate was
changed to Venginissery Alvernia Convent. Now postulants and 2nd year novices are doing their formation at Marathakara. |