Indeed, in the devotees' mind, Mary is the powerful "Matha" who takes care of her children, the devotees. “Jesus hardly plays any role; all religious practices and prayers are directed to Mary ...

Vijayawada: The formal nine-day holy prayers at Gunadala Mary Matha Church in Vijayawada began on Tuesday evening on a grand note. Vijayawada Catholic Bishop T. Joseph Raja Rao, Monsignor Muvvala ...

The three-day annual Mary Matha fest at the holy shrine atop Gunadala ... Chinnappa said that the nine-day special prayers being offered at the church located on the foot of the hill, from January ...

VIJAYAWADA: The three-day Mary Matha festival began on a grand note ... T Joseph Raja Rao lit the lamp to mark the beginning of prayers on the first day, which was followed by Holy Mass on ...

Thousands of devotees across the state have arrived here to take part in the festival and offer prayers at the church after visiting the Mary Matha idol on hillock. Not only Christians ...

VIJAYAWADA: The three-day Gunadala Mary Matha festival commenced with great ... Mother Mary during times of hardship, trusting in her prayers to bring God’s grace and comfort.

Devotees also offered special prayers at Gunadala Mary Matha shrine and churches in Pezzonipet and other parts of the city till Friday afternoon. Buttermilk was distributed to people who came to ...

The three-day annual Gunadala Mary Matha festival began on a grand note ... Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring states also attended the prayers. Cultural programmes and prayer meetings will be ...

Vijayawada: Annual Gunadala Mary Matha fest has been cancelled this year due to Covid-19. Bishop Joseph Raja Rao said they explored all possibilities of conducting the fest but could not come up ...