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Written by St Lawrence Attur
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| Karkala |
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 The western ghats on the East side, the blue and purple sky above dotted with small jungles….Karkala got its name from “Kari kal’ meaning black granite, which you can find all over. Abundant in the heritage past occupants of this little town has left behind; to the discerning eye, Karkala reflects its rich history.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 13 March 2009 )
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Written by St Lawrence Attur
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Monday, 10 March 2008 |
| The Saint |
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 Born in the 3rd century A.D. St. Lawrence believed to be a Spaniard was an extraordinarily virtuous young man. This quality was came to the notice of St. Xystus, the then archdeacon of Rome. Under the tutelege of St. Xystus, Lawrence studied the holy scriptures, and the maxims of Christian perfection.
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Written by St Lawrence Attur
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Monday, 10 March 2008 |
| The Shrine |
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We learn that the shrine of St. Lawrence at Attur - Karkala parish seems to have been in existence even before 1759 A.D. History tells us that the Christians of this place too were among those who suffered captivity of Tippu Sultan from 1784-1799 A.D The parish church in those days was situated at a place about 7 kilometers away from the present church. Tippu destroyed it and took the Christians to Shrirangapatna as captives. Those Christians who returned after freedom from captivity built a church with thatched roof on the way toakre in the year 1801 A.D. under the leadership of a Goan priest. In the year 1839 it was replaced by another building. It was about 4 Kilometers away from the previous one. This new building happened to be on the back of the present church and was facing west. A small flower garden is standing in that place now.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 17 March 2009 )
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Written by St Lawrence Attur
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Monday, 10 March 2008 |
| The Cross Of Parpale Hill |
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The Cross at top of Parpale Hill is said to be erected around 1930-35, on top of the Parpale Hill belonging to St. Lawrence Church Attur. There is a road leading to this Cross and people can climb the distance of 1 k.m. behind the convent. The disabled can go on their vehicles.
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