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Herald Malaysia
25-04-2025
- General
- Herald Malaysia
Understanding the Last Supper
MELAKA: The youth of the Church of St Mary, with a few young adults from Melaka, gathered for a unique celebration — the Seder Passover meal, followed by the washing of one another's feet. The evening was organised and led by Bro Gabriel Puvan, who is currently on his four-month pastoral attachment in the parish. The initiative, spearheaded by the parish youth group under Bro Gabriel's guidance, was supported by young adults who assisted in the planning and preparation. Their goal was to offer an experience that would deepen the participants' understanding of the roots of the Last Supper, the Holy Mass, and the events of Holy Week. The Seder Passover Meal, rich in symbolism and tradition, introduced the youths to elements such as matzah (unleavened bread), maror (bitter herbs), and haroseth (a sweet mixture of apples, nuts, honey, cinnamon, and wine). Each item served as a tangible reminder of the Exodus story, the Jewish heritage, and the profound spiritual journey of God's people — all of which find fulfilment in the Christian celebration of the Eucharist. Throughout the two-hour event, Bro Gabrirel guided the group through the steps of the Seder, explaining the meaning behind each symbol and connecting it to the Christian faith. His reflections made the experience not just educational, but spiritually enriching. Following the meal, the group moved to the church where they participated in the washing of one another's feet. In silence and reverence, they bent to wash each other's feet, symbolising love, humility, and a willingness to serve. 'It was truly a great experience, especially with Bro Gabriel explaining each step along the way,' shared one participant. 'The washing of our feet was especially eye-opening, reminding me of Jesus' humility and love.' Maddy Melkis 'I learned a lot experiencing the process of a Seder meal where I now truly understand why Jesus abstained from the fourth cup of the Passover meal at the Last Supper.' --Eugene Wong
BBC News
23-02-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Diocese of Truro to sell former Penzance vicarage after 129 years
One of Penzance's "most important and majestic houses" is being put up for sale by the Diocese of Truro after 129 Grade II* former vicarage for the Church of St Mary was last on the market in 1896 and will be sold by formal tender in April, with an asking price in excess of £850, Lillicrap Chilcott said the building on Chapel Street was "surely one of the town's most important period buildings". The Diocese of Truro said the large building, which had been empty for nearly two years, was "no longer appropriate for modern parish ministry" and it had explored other potential uses including with Cornwall Council and housing associations. A spokeswoman said: "The house is an important asset to the town and the church and decisions on its future are not made lightly."She added that the building's listed status, the complexity and cost of any conversion, and the tight restrictions on modernisation in a conservation area "have proven too challenging for the parish, diocese and other partners, so we are offering the property for sale".She added the proceeds would be used to support the ministry in the three-storey town house with cellar dates to 1701, according to English Heritage. The agents said it might have served as a bank as well as a house before the church bought it and features in an 1800 artwork of Penzance by H P includes a grand staircase with artwork in carved picture frames above property has five bedrooms and is set in a 0.35 acre Andrew Chilcott said: "Increasingly so, vicarages of this calibre are rarely available."It's so unusual to get a historic house like this with many features intact come on to the market, that there's a really wonderful opportunity for someone wanting to become its next custodian."
