On November 29–30, 2024, the 19th pilgrimage was held at the Panihata Mission of the Haluaghat Deanery of the Church of Bangladesh. The Honorable Moderator of the Church of Bangladesh, the Right Rev. Samuel S. Mankhin, along with priests and devotees, participated in the Prayer of the Cross.
On the evening of November 29, the Way of the Cross began with opening prayers and the lighting of candles. The significance of the Way of the Cross was meditated upon from the 1st station to the 14th station. During this time, special remembrance was given to those who contributed to the establishment of the preaching work and mission in the Haluaghat Deanery, many of whom have now passed into eternal rest. The bishops, priests, sisters, and early devotees who laid the foundation for this mission were honored in the prayers.
After the conclusion of the Way of the Cross, a forgiveness and purification ceremony was conducted under the direction of Mr. Suranjan Raksom. The Lord’s Supper took place on November 30 at 9:00 AM, officiated by the Moderator, the Right Rev. Samuel S. Mankhin, with the assistance of priests. The Word of the Lord was preached by Rev. Jonarson Dio. Devotees from remote areas of the Haluaghat and Madhupur Deaneries actively participated in this pilgrimage.
The number of participants in this pilgrimage has been increasing steadily each year. Many who attended this year’s pilgrimage and prayed testified to receiving answers to their prayers, for which they expressed special gratitude
This annual pilgrimage has been observed on this date since its establishment on November 30, 2006, by the Right Rev. Michael S. Baroi at Shantidham.
