Special prayers at Mother House on St Teresa's 110th birth anniversary

August 26, 2020 16:34

Special prayers were held at the Mother House in Kolkata, the global headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity, on the 110th birth anniversary of St Teresa of Calcutta but entry of visitors was restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tomb of St Teresa is in the Mother House. Nuns of the order congregated at the prayer hall keeping safe distance from each other and lit candles before a large portrait of St Teresa, still fondly called Mother Teresa. They prayed to her for the well being of the people, specially the poor for whom she had devoted her entire life.

Image: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visits the Missionaries of Charity and tweets, "Shortly after my father was killed #MotherTeresa came to see us. I had fever. She sat by my bedside, held my hand and said Come and work with me. I did so for many years, and owe her a great debt of gratitude for the abiding friendship of all the MC sisters who continue to show me the path of selfless service and love."

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