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Remembering the late Princess of Jaffna, 339th Death Anniversary

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Today 9th April 2021, marks the 339th Death Anniversary of the late Princess of Jaffna. A memorial mass was offered for the late Princess and to her family at the Basilica of Bom Jesus, located in Old Goa in India, English Mass was held at 06:00 AM.

Dona Maria da Visitacao, professed on 17 December 1637, fourteen years after her baptism. On 1st January 1682, Rev. Sister Maria da Visitacao, was elected the thirty third prioress of the Convent of St. Monica in Goa. However, she was not destined to hold the post very long and she died on 9th April 1682.

The YouTube link for the English Church service is below and timing 3:28 - 38:25 where the Father asks to pray for her and her family. After the church service Sweets were offered to commemorate the memorial.

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External Link
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Zh9PMVTqWUs