Chennai:  In a remarkable gathering, more than 1.5 million devotees attended the Holy Relics Exhibition held at the Amala Othbhava Church in Chromepet, Chennai, from August 15 to 17, 2025, as part of the Global Jubilee Year celebrations.

The exhibition featured relics of 1,500 saints, including apostles, martyrs, mystics, missionaries, and theologians, drawing devotees from across the country. The event provided an opportunity for attendees to connect deeply with the spiritual heritage of the Church.

The opening Holy Mass on August 15 was led by former Archbishop A.M. Chinnappa of Madras-Mylapore. The subsequent days included Masses celebrated by Bishop George Antonysamy and Bishop Sahayaraj. Services were conducted in multiple languages, including Tamil, Malayalam, English, Telugu, Hindi, and Latin, to accommodate the diverse attendees.

Archbishop George Antonysamy highlighted that the exhibition allowed believers to experience the presence of saints who once lived and bore witness to God’s love. The event emphasized the importance of sacred relics in strengthening faith and encouraging personal spiritual growth among Catholics.

The exhibition served as a platform for devotees to renew their faith and deepen their devotion, reflecting the enduring significance of the Church’s spiritual traditions in modern times.