Daijiworld Media Network – Karkala (RD)
Karkala, Feb 10: Few holy crosses erected long ago at Parpalagudde, near St Lawrence pilgrimage centre, Attur, here, in the church property were found to be ransacked by some miscreants, on Friday, February 8 night.
There lies a tall holy cross in Parpalagudde, land owned by St Lawrence pilgrimage centre. There are 14 more little crosses erected to serve as ‘way of cross’ which was usually flocked by faithful especially during the Lent. The faithful on other days would arrive here to spend some time in prayers. The grand feast of St Lawrence pilgrimage centre was just over a week ago when the damage to holy crosses were come to light.
The governing body of shrine (parish council) had learnt of damage to two holy crosses few days, ahead of grand feast of St Lawrence pilgrimage shrine. However, the damaged crosses were replaced with new ones, as the governing body determined; not to give any scope for communal flare-ups, in this regard. Moreover, soon after the few days of grand feast, it was found that some miscreants have once again damaged some more crosses, while on Friday, February 8, all the crosses including restored were damaged. John D’Silva, vice president of governing body has lodged complaint with town police, in this regard.
The holy hill of Parpalgudde has been thronged by people of all faith, caste and religion. ‘Ways of the cross’ being held on all Fridays, during Lenten season. However, it was not known who have committed this, an act of sacrilege. It was believed that some miscreants who arrived in cars have committed this act, as the hill can be accessed by automobiles.