Mangalore: The Novena Prayer, the third day as the preparation for the annual feat of of St. Lawrence, was held on Monday, 03, August at St. Lawrence Church Bondel.

Urwa church assistant priest Fr. Rahul Dsouza was the main celebrant for the day.

Special prayers were offered to those who died of corona infection during novena novena Fr. Rupesh Tavro, prayed for the intentions of the people.

Parish priest of St. Lawrence Church Bondel Fr. Andrew D'Souza, assistant priest Fr. Clifford Pinto participated in the mass. All devotees had taken part in this Novena. The Covid measures were taken by maintaining social distance and wearing mask.

Novena was broadcast live in DivineWord TV.