71 Years : A brief history about the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Mount Lavinia
St. Michael and All Angels church is a vibrant and growing Anglican Church of the Diocese of Colombo.
The church celebrated its 135th anniversary on the 29th of September, 2022 with the participation of a large number of parishioners and priests.
The Bishop of Colombo, Rt. Revd. Dushantha Rodrigo was the preacher and delivered a meaningful message in his sermon.
The Bishop of Colombo, Rt. Revd. Dushantha Rodrigo presided two Holy Confirmation Services at St. John’s Church, Valaichenai and Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Ampara on the 24th and 25th of September, 2022.
The total of 18 candidates confirmed at St. John’s church - Valaichenai and 05 candidates at St. Mary Magdalene - Ampara.
The Bishop has also visited St. Mary’s Church, Navatkudah during his pastoral visit to Eastern Deanery and participated in the Harvest Festival of the Navatkudah church.
St. John’s Church, Panadura celebrated its 146th Anniversary during the confirmation service presided by the Bishop of Colombo, Rt. Revd. Dushantha Rodrigo, on 18th September 2022.
During the service, 8 candidates received Holy Communion for the first time.
The bishop and Revd. Victor Navaratna, the vicar opened the newly refurbished parish hall after the confirmation service.
The Church of Ceylon mourns the passing and celebrates the life of Queen Elizabeth II.
She served as the Supreme Governor of the Church of England, the Head of the Commonwealth and therefore had close links with the Church of Ceylon, the worldwide Anglican Communion and Sri Lanka. We recall the warm reception she received from the people of the country when she and her husband visited the country in 1954 and 1981.
Her life of dignity with its sense of duty, her model of quiet faith, regular worship and service to people of all beliefs, is an example to us all.
We extend our condolences to members of her family and the people of the United Kingdom.
May she rest in peace.
The Bishop of Colombo, Rt. Revd. Dushantha Rodrigo conducted 04 Holy Confirmation Services from the 8th to 11th of September, 2022 in Up Country Area Deanery, and a total of 65 candidates were confirmed during the services.