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Sri Lanka: 5,000 Christians pray after attacks by Buddhist extremists

[Updated 5/2] Anglican Bishop Dhiloraj Canagasabey has called for the country's Christians to enjoy the freedoms promised in the national constitution.

29 January 2014

Church reaches out after flash floods in Sri Lanka

The church in Hatton, central Sri Lanka, is reaching out to parishioners after flash floods caused destruction and chaos.

23 May 2013

"Repent, fast, lament for your nation" - Sri Lanka bishop

"Repent, fast, lament for your nation" - Sri Lanka bishop

The Bishop of Colombo has called members of the Church of Ceylon to fast, pray and lament over the state of the nation of Sri Lanka after what he described as "the complete collapse of the rule of law" there.

28 January 2013

Christian Unity Pentecost rally to take place in Colombo

Christian Unity Pentecost rally to take place in Colombo

Over ten denominations are expected to attend a Christian Unity Pentecost Rally to be held on Saturday, June 9 from 8.30 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. at the Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour in Colombo.

21 May 2012

Wherever he is, he will always be my Archbishop': Bp Emeritus Duleep de Chickera

Wherever he is, he will always be my Archbishop': Bp Emeritus Duleep de Chickera

Here Bishop Emeritus Rt. Rev. Duleep de Chickera reflects on the contribution made by the retiring Archbishop of Canterbury Dr. Rowan Williams, spiritual head of the worldwide Anglican Church

08 May 2012

TEAC meets in Sri Lanka

TEAC meets in Sri Lanka

The church’s faithful witness in Sri Lanka amid a rich inter-religious environment and the challenges of post-war reconciliation has fostered new insights for the work of TEAC (theological education in the Anglican Communion). 

12 March 2012

Independence Day Message 2012 from the Rt Revd Kumara Illangasinghe, Bishop Emeritus of Kurunagala.

Independence Day Message 2012 from the Rt Revd Kumara Illangasinghe, Bishop Emeritus of Kurunagala.

In our reflections last year on the commemoration of independence we emphasised with much concern that the sixty third commemoration of our Independence can be meaningful only by creating an environment where all people alike will be able to live without fear or suspicion and without any hesitation, they will have to feel and believe that they are a valuable and a useful part of this country.

06 February 2012

Church of Ceylon: From a Tear Drop to a Pearl

Church of Ceylon: From a Tear Drop to a Pearl

The post-conflict era in Sri Lanka has seen the Church of Ceylon involved in reconciliation and peace initiatives, often small scale, in an effort to build trust between ethnic and religious groups. 

06 June 2011

Colombo's new Anglican bishop ordained

Colombo's new Anglican bishop ordained

Rev Dhiloraj Ranjit Canagasabey is the capital’s new bishop. An ethnic Tamil, he is married to a Sinhalese. More than 5,000 people welcome the new bishop, hopeful that he will be a courageous witness for peace in Sri Lanka.

16 May 2011

Sri Lankan Christian group asks: "Is UN report an obstacle to reconciliation?"

Sri Lankan Christian group asks: "Is UN report an obstacle to reconciliation?"

Is the report of the UNSG’s panel of experts a conspiracy and obstacle to reconciliation?

28 April 2011