Sri Lanka today (21) enters a day of solemn remembrance as seven years have passed since the Easter Sunday attacks, with religious observances taking place across the island in memory of the victims.
According to Rev. Father Jude Krishantha Fernando, Director of Mass Communication for the Catholic Church, special commemorative programs are being held in all churches nationwide this morning. The observances include the tolling of church bells, a two-minute silence, the lighting of candles and oil lamps, and dedicated prayer services to honour those who lost their lives in the tragedy.
A special Mass is scheduled to take place at St. Anthony’s Shrine in Kochchikade, under the patronage of His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, drawing worshippers together in prayer and reflection.
In view of the service, police have announced a special traffic plan for the surrounding area, with vehicular movement restricted from 7:00 a.m. until the conclusion of the Mass.
Meanwhile, another special religious service is being held at St. Sebastian’s Church in Katuwapitiya, one of the key sites linked to the tragic events remembered today.
Further commemorations are set for the evening, as a prayer walk begins at 4:00 p.m. from the grounds of Maris Stella College in Negombo. The procession, expected to be joined by bishops, clergy, and lay devotees, will conclude at the premises of St. Sebastian’s Church in Katuwapitiya.
The island-wide observances reflect a collective moment of grief, remembrance, and unity as the nation honours the memory of the victims seven years on.
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