By THA SC

       Bangkok, Thailand, 13 October 2022 -- On 11 October 2022, the Salesian Society of Thailand organized the feast of the canonization of St. Bro. Artemide Zatti together with 350 members of the Salesian Family at the Chapel of St. John Bosco, Bangkok. The celebration of the Holy Eucharist was presided over by Bishop Joseph Prathan Sridarunsil, SDB.

       At the end of the Holy Mass, Fr. Dheparat Pitisant, the Provincial, having participated in the canonization of the new saint together with 5 representatives of the Salesian brothers [THA], shared about his experiences at the canonization ceremony at the Basilica of St. Peter on the 8-9 October 2022. The provincial expressed his gratitude to the Bishop and the members of the Salesian family who attended the celebration on this day. A buffet lunch was served for all the attendants in a family atmosphere.

       On this occasion, the sector of the Social Communications of Thailand arranged an exhibition on the history of the saint as well as compiled and published a short biography of St. Brother Zatti in Thai. A video clip of the interview of some Salesian brothers was also presented. They shared their thoughts and joy on this canonization which encouraged the general public to know this new saint and to invite more vocations to Salesian brotherhood.

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