Mangaluru: Konkani Biblical play ‘Claudia Procula’ enthrall the viewers at Padua Grounds

Bellevision Media Network

Mangaluru, 25 Mar: To commemorate the Year of Youth-2019 in Mangaluru diocese, the India Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM), Central Council presented a Konkani Biblical play, drama depicting the faith and life of Claudia Procula, wife of the Pontius Pilate, at Padua College grounds, here on Saturday, March 23 evening.

 

Fr Ronald Serrao is the playwright of this play. It was directed by Christopher D’Souza, Nenasam.

 

The play began with a formal stage programme presided over by Mosnignor Maxim Noronha, vicar general of Mangaluru diocese.

 

 

Addressing the gathering, Monsignor said, ‘My appreciation and best wishes to all the young actors and the technical team of this play for stepping forward to stage this biblical drama. I urge all the youth to be always towards the Church in whatever way possible and thus become the pillars of the Church.’

 

Fr Ronald Serrao, diocesan ICYM director ‘Yuva Spoorthi’ Fr Ronald Prakash was present on the occasion.

 

Jaison Pereira, diocesan youth President welcomed the gathering, while Fevisha Monteiro, diocesan ICYM general secretary proposed the vote of thanks. Noel D’Souza - ICYM diocesan vice president compered the formal stage programme.

 

The gathering witnessed a dance performance on the theme song of the Year of Youth-2019 presented by Delitia and team followed by the Konkani biblical play.

 

The youth of the diocese acted out the drama enthralling the viewers with a spiritual experience. The drama gave a visual treat to spectators receiving applauds for the hard work and dedication.

 

Nearly five hundred people, priests and religious were present.