All Souls Day

Today we remember not only our own dear departed ones, but also those who once walked the streets of old Cochin over the past five centuries, under a foreign sky.  

They came to this coast with hope — some bearing the cross, some the compass, some the dream of a better world. Many labored with honesty, taught, healed, served, and died far from their homeland, leaving behind no stone, no family name, no lighted candle to mark their rest.

  Here, in this place of tides and ships, we remember them too — the souls without descendants, builders without monuments, believers without names.  

May the sea that carried them be gentle to their memory. May the light of God, whom they sought in their own way, shine upon them now and forever.  

Every life, named or forgotten, has left a trace in the soil beneath us. To remember them is not an act of sorrow, but of gratitude; a quiet acknowledgment that we are the living continuation of their prayers, their courage, and their unfinished hope.  

Without them, there is no us — no language upon our tongue, no road beneath our feet, no faith carried in our hearts.  

"Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen."

All Saints Day

All Saints’ Day is the special day each year when the church honors those who have lived truly saintly lives

whether they are recognized, canonized, or simply known to God alone. It is a day to remember not only famous heroes of faith but also the quiet souls who served with love and dedication. Living a holy life is not a matter of ambition or status but a daily commitment that brings inner peace and joy. On this day, candles are lit not only for those in heaven but also as a gentle reminder that we can cultivate peace and joy here on earth, in our hearts. Each candle sparks hope and inspires us to follow their example in every moment of our own lives.