The Infant Jesus Church of Makrampur at Shantiniketan has installed a Station of The Cross depicting the crucifixion of Christ — and a grotto in the shape of a conch shell dedicated to the Lady of Lourdes.
The Church, which is drawing a lot of visitors, has become a pilgrim centre in Birbhum district for people of all faiths since the Jubilee Year of Mercy declared by the Pope.
It is an added attraction in Shantiniketan where people come to seek peace, tranquility and also appreciate the unique spiritual atmosphere.
We shall celebrate a Feast on February 2, 2021, for the first time this year, said Bolpur parish priest, Father Anthony Raj, who belongs to the Asansol diocese.
This year the patronal feast was held on February 02, 2021 with the inauguration of open air Stations of the Cross with some 54 life-size statues depicting the incidents in the final journey of Jesus carrying his cross to be Crucified on Calvary hill.
It was during these pandemic times that our Parish Pastoral Council decided to put up the Stations of the Cross and a Grotto dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes, Fr Raj said.
The Stations of The Cross, also known as The Way of the Cross, is a depiction of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and accompanying prayers. The resurrection of Christ from the dead is celebrated as Easter - the oldest of Christian festivals.
The Infant Jesus Church has a statue of Jesus under an imposing banyan tree seated in a lotus position imparting his teaching and blessings to all.