Hyderabad: The First Communion, an important day in the calendar for Catholics that serves as a communion of faith, eligibility and acceptable in taking part with the consecration of bread and wine at the Lord’s table, as per the faith, was celebrated at St Joseph’s Cathedral.
The cathedral, constructed in the Roman-era Gothic architecture, completed 130 years on the day. Well-dressed congregations filled the space, singing hymns. Around 40 faithful took part in the communion for the first time, guided by Cardinal Poola Anthony.
In his message, the Cardinal explained the role of participants, the beauty of the Eucharist and urged all to follow gospel values and traditions of Catholic food.
The first-time partakers were all dressed in white, with families celebrating the big event, inviting all their friends and relatives.
Angelina Mohan Singh, whose four grandchildren received the first Holy Communion, said, “This day will mark one of the most memorable moments of our lives. We have a big family and a wide circle of friends. Children taking their first communion is celebrated in a big manner.”
Vimala Deepthi said, “For parents of the Catholic faith, this is a big event. We want to bring up our children in the way the gospel teaches. All parents present here are filled with joy and thankfulness to God for this opportunity.”
Anthony Daniel, a chorister, said, “For this day, we selected some soul-touching hymns and these were practised for the past few days.”
