St. Lawrence Shrine or Attur Church, Karkala
St. Lawrence of Karkala is a Roman Catholic church in Karkala. It came into existence in 1759 and has a history of miracles. It is by characterized its Attur Jatre or Attur Fest held in the 3rd week of January.
Placed amidst placid greenery, the Attur-Karkala parish has a rich history with its origin tracing back to 1759. Moreover it is known for its miraculous history.
Miracle, history, beauty, social activities, all bundled into one. Unlike others, the church is a place of worship and belief for all, irrespective of caste and creed. An evidence for universal peace and brotherhood, people from all walks of the society come here to offer their prayers to St Lawrence.
The Prefect of Rome was informed of the riches of the Church, and imagining that the Christians had hidden considerable treasures, he was extremely desirous to secure them. He ordered Lawrence to reveal all the treasures to him. Lawrence went all over the city, seeking out the poor who were supported by the church. He gathered the decrepit, the blind, the lame, the maimed, the lepers, orphans and widows before the Church and placed them in rows, and virgins. He invited the Prefect to come and see the treasures of the Church and conducted him to the place.The Prefect was furious at the sight and threatened Lawrence against such action and asked him to show him the treasures according to his promise. Lawrence explained to him that they were the real riches of the Church.The materialistic Prefect was only insulted and in his rage ordered Lawrence to be put to death in a slow and torturous manner.
Lawrence was stripped, extended, and bound with chains upon a framework over a slow fire. He was broiled little by little. However, his face appeared beautiful, radiating extraordinary light and tranquility even when he was being subjected to the torture. He only prayed for the conversion of the city of Rome and lifted his eyes up towards heaven and breathed his last. Several senators, who were present at his death, were so powerfully moved by his tender piety and his indifference towards the torture inflicted on him, that they became Christians on the spot.These noblemen took up the martyr's body on their shoulders, and gave it an honourable burial at the Basilica of St. Lawrence
St. Lawrence Shrine or Attur Church, Karkala
St. Lawrence of Karkala is a Roman Catholic church in Karkala. It came into existence in 1759 and has a history of miracles. It is by characterized its Attur Jatre or Attur Fest held.
In the 3rd week of January.
Placed amidst placid greenery, the Attur-Karkala parish has a rich history with its origin tracing back to 1759. Moreover it is known for its miraculous history. Miracle, history, beauty, social activities, all bundled into one. Unlike others, the church is a place of worship and belief for all, irrespective of caste and creed. An evidence for universal peace and brotherhood, people from all walks of the society come here to offer their prayers to St Lawrence.
The Prefect of Rome was informed of the riches of the Church, and imagining that the Christians had hidden considerable treasures, he was extremely desirous to secure them. He ordered Lawrence to reveal all the treasures to him. Lawrence went all over the city, seeking out the poor who were supported by the church. He gathered the decrepit, the blind, the lame, the maimed, the lepers, orphans and widows before the Church and placed them in rows, and virgins. He invited the Prefect to come and see the treasures of the Church and conducted him to the place.The Prefect was furious at the sight and threatened Lawrence against such action and asked him to show him the treasures according to his promise. Lawrence explained to him that they were the real riches of the Church.The materialistic Prefect was only insulted and in his rage ordered Lawrence to be put to death in a slow and torturous manner.
Lawrence was stripped, extended, and bound with chains upon a framework over a slow fire. He was broiled little by little. However, his face appeared beautiful, radiating extraordinary light and tranquility even when he was being subjected to the torture. He only prayed for the conversion of the city of Rome and lifted his eyes up towards heaven and breathed his last. Several senators, who were present at his death, were so powerfully moved by his tender piety and his indifference towards the torture inflicted on him, that they became Christians on the spot.These noblemen took up the martyr's body on their shoulders, and gave it an honourable burial at the Basilica of St. Lawrence