Mangalore:  A Konkani religious play “Those final 12 hours” (Tee Nimani Bara Voram) was put on boards on the occasion of Centenary celebrations of the Bejai Church in city, by MCC Bank collaborating with Xavier Lituragical Choir.

The play id based on the last 12 hours of passion of Jesus Christ.

The show was at Lourdes Central School grounds on March 25, Sunday before a brimming crowd of devotees and students.

Vice-Chirman of Mangalore Catholic Cooperative Bank Dr. Edward Nazareth presided over the function for which Mangalore Bishop, Dr. Aloysius Paul D’Souza attended as the chief guest.

Parish priest Dr.(Fr.) Victor Machado and Parished Vice-president Augustine Rodrigues were Welcomed by Ivan Mascarenhas, assisting choirmaster, to the dais.

Machado Welcomed the gathering, while Dr. Nazareth also addressed the people and spoke of hard work done.

Clarence Pinto to Padil directed the laborious spiritual play on show. Technical adviser Dolla and co-sponsor Martin were also feted on the occasion.

F.M. Lobo scored the Music. Oswald Valento gave a vote of thanks to all. Lobo and poet M. Rodrigues were honoured besides Fr. F. Gonsalves, principal of Lourdes School.