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Morning Mass marks start of Christmas cheer and celebration

Church of Our Lady of Fatima in Brickfields opens its doors to parishioners today for its first congregation to commemorate the birth of Jesus

4:00 PM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR – The Church of Our Lady of Fatima in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, welcomed its parishioners for its first Christmas Mass which commenced at 7am.

Led by Father Andrew Manikam, parishioners partake in hymns of jubilation and listen to scripture readings, immersing themselves in the story of nativity, namely the birth of Jesus Christ.  

The annual communal prayers echo with expressions of gratitude and hope, creating a collective atmosphere of reverence.  

As the Mass concludes, the sharing of the Eucharist (sacramental bread) symbolises the divine gift bestowed upon humanity. 

Christmas celebrations not only marks the festivities for all Christians in the country but gives the opportunity for all Malaysians as a plural society to count down the end of the year and lay down their hopes and aspirations for the upcoming year. 

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! – December 25, 2023 

Father Andrew Manickam addresses a full house of parishioners during the first Christmas Mass at Church of Our Lady of Fatima this morning. – Muharram Kasim/Scoop pic, December 25, 2023
A parishioner prays fervently during today’s Morning Mass at the church. – Muharram Kasim/Scoop pic, December 25, 2023
Father Andrew Manickam leads the Christmas Morning Mass today, sharing the story of nativity, namely the birth of Jesus Christ. – Muharram Kasim/Scoop pic, December 25, 2023
A parishioner reads scriptures from the Holy Bible, immersing in the spirit of Christmas. – Muharram Kasim/Scoop pic, December 25, 2023
The congregation partakes in hymns of jubilation during this morning’s Christmas Mass, creating a collective atmosphere of reverence. – Muharram Kasim/Scoop pic, December 25, 2023
Father Andrew Manickam gives out the Eucharist (sacramental bread) to a worshipper, symbolising the divine gift bestowed upon humanity at the end of the first Christmas Mass at Church of Our Lady of Fatima in Brickfields. – Muharram Kasim/Scoop pic, December 25, 2023
The cross which adorns the Church of Our Lady of Fatima in Brickfields, KL.  – Muharram Kasim/Scoop pic, December 25, 2023

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