to PAM Tirtanadi to be examined in laboratory. The results showed that the water had no contamination and it was nice to drink without boiling.
This miracle was spread to many people, thus there were so many people came here to see and drink this water. Then, a report was accepted that the water
was the healing water. Therefore, so many people come to this place. It is indeed true that Mary Annai Velangkanni is familiarly called as Mary the Healing
Mother Our Lady of Good Health. The picture of Holy water is in Appendix page 46 in Picture 33, 34.
4.5 Bethany House
Behind the Shrine, there is two-story building as a place for staying for the pilgrims of Marian Shrine of Annai Velangkanni. Moreover, it can be used as
a place for retreat on the weekend for anyone who wants to get spiritual experience.
This place is called Bethany house to reminisce about Bethany, the house of Marta, Mary and Lazarus in Palestine where Jesus often stayed in His journey
of spreading gospel. The picture of Bethany House is in Appendix page 46 in Picture 35.
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5. CONCLUSION AND SUGGESTION 4.1 Conclusion
After describing all about Marian Shrine of Annai Velangkanni in Medan, the writer would like to conclude about Marian Shrine of Annai
Velangkanni. Marian Shrine of Annai Velangkanni is located in Tanjung Selamat, Medan Tuntungan, north Sumatera. Marian Shrine of Annai Velangkanni is
inspired from a pilgrimage place “Annai Velangkanni” in India. Marian Shrine of Annai Velangkanni is a place for having spiritual experience pilgrimage and
doing devotion. Marian Shrine of Annai Velangkanni is built to honor Mother Mary of Annai Velangkanni.
Marian Shrine of Annai Velangkanni is built is Indo – Mogul style, and the rector is Rev. Father James Bharataputra, S.J. It had been built since 2001 and
officially opened by the governor of north Sumatera Drs. Rudolf Pardede and blessed by Medan Archbishop on 1 October 2005 in the opening day of Rosary
month. Each of its architecture has meaning in Catholic philosophy. There are 5 main parts of Marian Shrine of Annai Velangkanni – the church on the top of the
Shrine, the St. Anna hall, the Mary’s chapel, The Chapel of Beato John Pauul II, and the Bethany house.
The church on the top of the shrine is used for having religious service mass and for everyone who wants to pray and meet Emmanuel God. The St.
Anna hall is used as a place for any necessary of meetings needed, and even for wedding celebration. The Mary’s chapel is used for daily pray, and also Novena
pray to Mother Mary. The chapel of Beato John Paul II is a monument that is
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