The Chapel at the Mangalore Bishop’s House is called Irmiz and the patron is Our Lady of Dolour. The parish has a chapel called by the same name- Irmiz and the patron is Our Lady of Dolour. It is believed that the elders brought the statue from Goa and installed it. There is a folklore regarding this Chapel. Shirva and the surrounding villages were infected with smallpox and the people in their distress prayed to Our Lady of Dolours at Irmiz, took a procession , made vows and they were cured of their disease. To remember this event, they had the feast of Irmiz every year as thanksgiving.
Rev. Dr. Ronald Cutino in his work ‘Ektha’ , has this to say regarding this chapel. “History: this Chapel known as Irmiz in the Portuguese language was established by the Portuguese. They used to build such Chapels where there were no churches, so that they could offer prayers wherever they landed in these places”.
At present , the parish has the annual feast of the Irmiz with the triduum vespers feast day during the first week of Easter. On every Thursday at 4:45 PM, there is Rosary followed by Holy Mass at 5:00 PM and people do attend with devotion.
Irmiz Committee consisting of the gurkars and Parish Council Members of the following wards - Irmiz ward, Sorkal ward, Shirva Ward, Daddinahithlu upper ward, Daddinahithlu lower ward, Kudthamajal ward, Padav ward & Kadikambla ward take responsibility and leadership at the liturgical activities of Irmiz.
Compiled by Catholic Time Staff with inputs from shirvachurch.in
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