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Paul the Hermit(229-342)

Persecution of Christians Under Decius

Shelter in Uncle’s House

Flee to Egypt

Life begins in the cave

Stories

Miraculous Feeding by the Crow

Meeting Antony the Abbot

Stories

Stories

Last Rites

Celebration of the feast, in and around Anekal

In the opinion of the famous historian Rice, there was a church in Anekal, in 1400 CE. Dominicans, who were inspired by this saint, were the pioneers. Thus they brought in this celebration. The Franciscans, who came later, were the devotees of Antony.

Later, in 1951, then parish priest of Anekal, Rev. Colaco popularized this devotion.

He encouraged the custom of cooking and having a meal in the forest and the procession (vÉÃgÀÄ GvÀìªÀ)

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Anawim Spirituality

Comparative Study with –Feast f Passover

Conclusion

A Relevant Saint

Symbol of Inculturation

A feast, that has shaped the faith Community

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