Celebration of World Marriage Day – 2025

 

Celebration of World Marriage Day – 2025


On Saturday 15th of February 2025, the Archdiocese of Hyderabad celebrated the World Marriage Day at St. Mary’s Pharmacy College, Secunderabad. The Theme of the programme was: “Celebration of Endless Couple Love”.  Rev. Fr. Aloysius was the main celebrant. The priests, religious and laity who were celebrating their Silver, Golden and Ruby Jubilee were felicitated. As they arrived they were given the brochure, flowers, the liturgy sheets and the renewal cards. The Family Apostolate team members with Fr. David Francis welcomed the participants and led them to the hall.

There were ten priests to con-celebrate the Holy Mass. And around hundred people participated in the programme. There was the welcome speech before the mass. During his homily Rev. Fr. Allam spoke on the importance of the marriage and how to build up a happy family. In order to build a happy Family the cooperation of everyone is needed. He also emphasized what Pope Francis spoke on the occasion. The participants listened attentively to his thoughts. Marriage is a symbol of God’s love for us, and our love for him. Love is not just about feelings, it’s about commitment, sacrifice and forgiveness. This kind of love makes marriages work. Etc.

Towards the end of the mass the couples were asked to face one another and hold their hands and to renew their marital vows. After the priests and sisters too did the same.

After the holy Mass Rev. Fr. Victor Emmanuel spoke and wished the celebrants on behalf of the Archbishop. The M.C.’s were Srs. Flavia and Mabel from the Sisters of Charity who kept the audience in good cheer; glued to the chair with their Jokes, short anecdotes etc. Each of the celebrants were presented with a memento which signified each ones years of marriage and service in the Lord.

The representatives of different groups were called to cut the cake and sweets were served. Thus the programme came to an end with the song of blessing.

- Sr Vimala Savarimuthu fsp



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