St Anthony: Saint who will never fail you

Rohan Fernandes

TREZENA

The Trezena of St Anthony was held across Goa on June 13.

Goa|Loutolim|St Anthony Chapel | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

13 MIRACLES

The Trezena of St Anthony is a prayer/novena which commemorates the thirteen miracles of the saint.

Goa|Deussua|St Anthony Chapel|Chinchinim| | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

PRAYERS

People come to St Anthony to make petitions to help in finding stolen and lost items. They also pray for a suitable partner and gift of child.

Goa|Loutolim|St Anthony Chapel | people praying | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

OFFERINGS

Before praying, people light candles and offer flowers at the altar of the saint.

Goa|Loutolim|St Anthony Chapel | Candles lit | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

MASS AND LITANY

Most of the chapels dedicated to the saint celebrate Mass in the evening followed by litany.

Goa|Loutolim|St Anthony Chapel | Litany | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

FEAST

Unlike other places in Goa, the feast of St Anthony will be celebrated at Siolim church and Deussua chapel on Sunday.

Goa|Deussua|St Anthony Chapel|Chinchinim | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

MARKED BY DEVOTION

The beautiful and well-illuminated St Anthony Chapel at Deussua in Chinchinim which is gearing up for the feast.

Goa|Deussua|St Anthony Chapel|Chinchinim | Photo: Rohan Fernandes

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