Rev. Fr. Karottupuram Augustine SDB, Rector of Don Bosco Technical School, Maligaon blesses the grave of Rev. Fr. Edasserithottathil Augustine SDB on his month’s mind at the Uzanbazar Christians Cemetery.
On Saturday, 5th April 2025, the Provincial House community and various Salesian communities around Guwahati gathered at the Christian Cemetery in Uzanbazar to commemorate the one-month anniversary of the death of Rev. Fr. Edasserithottathil Augustine SDB. The solemn Holy Mass was attended by Rev. Fr. Bivan Rodrigues Mukhim SDB, Vice Provincial, Rev. Fr. Jayaprakash Anthonimuttu SDB, Economer, along with other Salesian priests and a few lay people.
The Mass was presided over by Rev. Fr. Karottupuram Augustine SDB, Rector of Don Bosco Technical School, Maligaon, where Fr. EP Augustine had spent the last days of his life.
During the homily, Rev. Fr. Cheruvalel Lukose SDB spoke fondly of Fr. EP Augustine, recalling him as a fearless individual who, despite facing near-death experiences, remained steadfast in his faith. Fr. Lukose highlighted his holiness, dedication, and the deep affection that everyone had for him.
Despite the weather and the rain that threaten the memorial Holy Mass, the confreres gathered with reverence, praying for the eternal repose of Rev. Fr. EP Augustine, who passed away on the morning of 5th March 2025.
