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Mangalore: Blaze Destroys Valuables at Milagres Church

  •   Sat, Apr 11 2009 01:53:20 PM

Mangalore: Blaze Destroys Valuables at Milagres Church

Pics: Dayanand Kukkaje
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (GA)

Mangalore, Apr 11: A sudden fire owing to short circuit gutted valuables in Milagres church near here on Saturday April 11.

Though many details are not available as of now, police sources said that fire was owing to short circuit. The incident came to light on Saturday morning. Several fans and other things were gutted in the tragedy.

Fr Walter D'Mello, the Parish Priest has filed a complaint with the Pandeshwar police station in this regard.

The church was closed after the Good Friday observance on April 10 night. Some sources said that Repository Altar (place where Blessed Sacrament is kept for adoration after the Maundy Thursday celebration till the Easter) caught the fire first which later spread to other parts of the main church.
  

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  • JEANNE, U.S.A MANGALORE

    Mon, Apr 13 2009

    THIS CHURCH MEANS THE WORLD TO US.I HOPE AND PRAY THE ARCHITECTS OF MANGALORE COULD RESTORE AND BUILD BACK THE STRUCTURE TO IT'S ORIGINAL FORM

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  • Naveen Mascarenhas, M'lore, Muscat

    Mon, Apr 13 2009

    Its really sad to hear about the incident during Easter time.

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  • Augustine Daniel DSouza, Udupi / Vasai virar/State of KUWAIT

    Mon, Apr 13 2009

    VERY VERY SAD TO HEAR ON THE EASTER DAY.

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  • Doreen Machado, Mangalore/ Sharjah

    Sun, Apr 12 2009

    Very sad to hear and see pics of the Milagres Church being burnt. It is the one of the oldest churches in Mangalore, and it is my parish. Hope not much has been damaged.

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  • ronnet, m'lore/dubai

    Sun, Apr 12 2009

    very!!!sad sudden things occur!!!n destroys wat cum's in front of it!!!

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  • susie Jackline, India

    Sun, Apr 12 2009

    Its really sad. We hope the church will be restored more beautiful than before.

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  • abdul nasir, sullia

    Sun, Apr 12 2009

    I feel verry sad for this.

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  • sweety mascarenas, manglore/delhi

    Sun, Apr 12 2009

    It is very sad

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  • Narayan, Mangalore

    Sun, Apr 12 2009

    Very Sad indeed.

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  • ubaidulla, india /kuwait

    Sun, Apr 12 2009

    Its really hurts

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  • Jawar D'Souza, M'lore/Qatar

    Sun, Apr 12 2009

    Its really sad to hear such incidents.  Being a parishiner I feel very sad.  May it be that such things will not happen again for which I will pray.

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  • Joachim Lasrado , Omzoor, Bejai

    Sun, Apr 12 2009

    Its sad to hear this on the eve of Easter.

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  • Kiran Acharya, Udupi/Udupi

    Sun, Apr 12 2009

    Mangalore churches have precious artefacts which need to to be preserved. To prevent such mishaps in the future,there is a need to install advanced fire alarm/security systems.There is also a need to document the heritage of Mangalore churches(video documentary, coffee table book etc), I urge Walter Nandalike to take up this task.

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  • Joe Gonsalves, U.S.A. Mangalore

    Sun, Apr 12 2009

    It is a matter of great regret that  the Altar of Repose at Milagris Church should have caught fire and destroyed the beauty of this wonderful place. Milagris Church has a great tradition and indeed it is an ancient Church where many of our forefathers have attended services. I have a particular love for this Church in my heart. This is the place where I was baptized, confirmed and where Irene and I got married. We even celebrated our Golden wedding at the foot of the Altar of Our Lady of Miracles. It is my sincere hope that many of us will go forward and restore the altar to its original Glory

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  • Valerian, Kota

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    Very sad to see the charred photographs of what was a beautiful edifice of God. My sympathies to Rev.Fr.Walter D'Mello and the parishioners. We pray to God for early restoration of the church construction and assure our help in this endeavour.

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  • Apoline mascarenhas, mangalore

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    Its very sad to hear about such an incident happened inside a beautiful church..

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  • santhosh dsouza, G.K HOUSE MANGALORE

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    VERRY SAD NEWS..

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  • shahnawaz kukkikatte, dubai/udupi

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    Its very sad and very very unfortunate. Hope it will open soon for the faithful. All the best.

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  • Shareef Moideen, Mangalore/ Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    Very SAD incident, but please make sure that this kind of incident does not happen in the future.

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  • Arun, Milagres, Mangalore

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    Being a Milagres Parishner. It's very sad to see the damage

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  • juliana, udupi

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    It appears like the destruction is due to lightning. Milagres church is magnificent dedicated to Our Lady of Miracles. I too have prayed there initially and now fear entering it due to recent happenings and close my hands in that direction bowing my head. Our Lady is kind and the devotion with which She looks has surprised me ever since.

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  • roopa, honnavar

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    im shocked to see that what happened to the church i have received so many bleesings from this church whatever the reason for the incident i hope the church will be renovated soon with all its glory

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  • mascarenhas edward, Afghanistan

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    Its sad to hear this news, better to install morden fire alaram saftey control device to avoid such incident in future.

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  • Dennis D'Souza, M'lore/Bombay

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    It is sad and unfortunate that such an unfortunate incident should happen and that too at the end of the lenten season. The church authorities should conduct a thorough investigation to get to root cause of this fire. Prima facie how can any one just say that the cause of the fire was due to an `electrical short circuit.Milagres Church is a beautiful church and I am sure its beauty will be restored at the earliest.

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  • Antony T. D' Souza, Karkala / Kulshekara./Qatar

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    It is a shock and painful to watch our adored Milagres church, a monument is gutted after Good Friday and before Easter. I share profound grief with PP Fr. Walter D'Mello, Priests, Parish Nuns and Parishioners. Milagres Church is every Christian’s Pride.

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  • Lancy Moras, Jeddah Saudi Arabia

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    I was kicked in the teeth having heard of horrendous abrupt catastrophe. Milagres being one of the gorgeous oldest church in the heart city of alluring Mangalore. My past days will never be forgotten linked with this impressive church specially grade schooling and the miraculous St. Antony Noveena on every Tuesday. I feel so sad for what on earth has happened at this church and my extreeme heart goes to the whole parish beloved community.

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  • Joy Raj Dsouza, Mangalore

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    Its very sad to hear about the incident. Heartbreaking incident. This is very painful as I am a regular visitor of this church.

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  • Mellu bantwal(saudi), Bantwal

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    This is very tragical incident. In the time of easter this is bad news for all mangloreans.but one thing this is miracular st antonys church very soon miracle happen there..god bless all.happy easter.

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  • Mike , Sooda / Das Island

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    Sad news...Every incidents & accidents we will learn some thing, how many public places are having fire protection systems, (Churches, Temples, Schools, Etc.)

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  • Hadney D'Souza, Balkunje, Kabul

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    feel very sad! sorry to see the unfortunate event especially on the this easter eve.

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  • Rosy,, ChikMangalour/

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    Its Very Painful to hear about our Milagres Church its Really a Beautiful Church i Visited there in 2006.May Almighty God Save Our Church's Thanks Daijiworld

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  • edward, mangalore\ israel

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    feeling very sad, this is one of my fevourite church specially on easter eve.

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  • rajendra, udupi

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    Very sad ro see the unfortunate event

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  • Ajay, Mangalore

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    It is really sad to hear that such a valuable place is destroyed...

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  • azmi, mangalore

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    This was one of the most beautiful churches in Mangalore most famous and a pilgrimage centre of worship too it was one of my favourite churches. Loved to see those marvellous paitings and the renovations done to it it was looking like the most beautiful heavenly altar on maunday thursday and good friday too very sad and hurting to see these pics especially on the eve of easter .Better to install some mordern equipment so that such things dont happen and spoil this most beautiful church

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  • suraj Rebello, Puttur / Sharjah (UAE)

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    It is very bad news that Fire Incident occured in the heart of Mangalore city Church (Milagres) especially on Easter eve. May Jesus bless and protect our church.

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  • Lloyd Dsouza, Dubai

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    Its very sad to hear this, Church should soon be renewed the damaged parts so there should not be stopage for Easter Mass, we will Pray for that.

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  • LAWRANCE SANTHOSH SEQUEIRA, MADANTHYAR/UAE

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    Surprising to hear this tragic news. Oh god, your wish is defferent, we are nothing in front of you. We take so many day's for any thing for you its few seconds. I really sad to see this incident.

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  • Vivek, Mangalore / Qatar

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    Very Sad....

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  • Jennet Prescilla, Mangalore Muscat

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    My heart goes out to the dear parishers of Milgres Church, which is very dear to our heart as it is dedicated to our Mother Mary. Whatever the reason for this fire, I would request all the catholics around the world to come forward in rebuilding it. Only we may not be able to bring the ageold glory of this Church, which was one of the attractions of Mangalore and a place of prayer for all visiting catholics in and around Mangalore. May God Give strength to the Parish priest and his team and especially the Milagres parisheners to take courage and start anew.

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  • MAXIM D CUNHA, NEERUDE / ABU DHABI

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    Its sad to hear this news! on the eve of Easter

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  • Fr Archibald J.Albuquerque ,

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    I am very sorry to hear about the great loss of a beatiful traditional Valuables of Milagress Church Fr Archibald J.Albuquerque

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  • Richard fernandes, trasi,nayakwadi

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    Feeling very very sad to see this incident at the time of easter.

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  • Padmanabha Shenoy, Udupi / Saudi Arabia

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    Very Sad to hear this news. Its a beautiful Church I used to visit every time  I visited Managalore.

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  • Anil Pinto, Puttur/Dubai

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    Very sad to hear of  this incident

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  • naslin, mangalore

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    Its sad to hear this news! on the eve of Easter.!

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  • S Shetty, Udupi/Bahrain

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    Very Sad to hear about the incident. Should install new fire alarms all places of worship to prevent such incidents.

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  • sania, mangalore

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    Very sad to hear something like this on easter eve.but thats all gods wish .

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  • stany pinto, Badanidyoor/israel

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    very sad for this incident

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  • sameer palimar, palimar/manglore

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    i am unhappy to see this.........!

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  • hassan, m'lore/sharjah

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    feeling sad to hear about the incident during Easter.

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  • Mervin Pinto, mangalore/Dubai

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    Very sorry & sad to hear about the incident, its very much disturbing especially on the Easter eve.May God bless and protect our church.

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  • Mervin Pinto, mangalore/Dubai

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    Very sorry & sad to hear about the incident, its very much disturbing especially on the Easter eve.May God bless and protect our church.

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  • mabel kent , mangalore

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    We are very sad about the incident at the Milagres Church. May the risen Lord bless us all, the faithful, and shower his blessings on each one of us to carry on as good Christians and love one another always.

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  • Robert Pereira, kudapura/Sharjah

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    I can't belive,and sorry for this event.Now the teacnology is so advace brekers ,Elcbs andthe Fire alarm system.Better in all the holy and praying places fix this kind of system.

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  • Satish Edneer, Baharain

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    Very Sad for this.

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  • Jerry, Mumbai

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    It was recently renovated and repainted. Just looking beautiful.. Still can't believe it is a short circuit...

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  • Margaret Thomas Dsouza, Mangalore/Israel

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    Milagres church is one of my fevourite church in mangalore,i feel verry sad for this.

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  • MM ALVARES, Bondel / mangalore

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    be careful, and alert...hope such incidents may be averted with a due care and caution, especially electricity.....

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  • abubakar uk, ubar/abudhabi

    Sat, Apr 11 2009

    sorry to see the unfortunate event.

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