Reading Time: 14 minutesSt. Lucia’s Cathedral Kotahena, Colombo, Sri Lanka is a Roman Catholic church and the first cathedral in Ceylon under the Archdiocese of Colombo in Sri Lanka. Situated at Kotahena to the northeast of Colombo, this magnificent edifice sprawls on 18,240 sq. feet of land, rises to a height of 150 feet, and can accommodate 6,000 devotees […]
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Reading Time: 8 minutesHarry Potter Book Series: J.K. Rowling’s debut novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, was published in 1997. Since then, seven extraordinary books have been published over ten years. The story of Harry Potter became a massive worldwide bestseller, breaking all records and winning the huge devotion of fans. The books have been translated into 80
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Reading Time: 10 minutesSt. Anthony’s Shrine Wahakotte, Sri Lanka is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Kandy in Wahacotte. The church is located in Wahacotte, in the north of Matale District, Sri Lanka, about 32 km from Matale. Considered to be one of the most important pilgrim sites for Catholics in the country, people from all over
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Reading Time: 8 minutesThe Shrine of Our Lady of Matara or Our Lady of Matara is a Roman Catholic church built in 1907 that tells us the famous story of the miraculous statue of Our Lady. Facing the southern seas, along this stretch of coast from Weligama to Dondra, is the shrine of Our Lady of Matara, which
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Reading Time: 4 minutesHarry Potter Illustrated Editions: Calling all muggles, witches, and wizards in the Harry Potter world! Experience every moment of the magic of the Wizarding World with these full-colour Harry Potter illustrated editions of books penned by award-winning British author J.K. Rowling, blended with extraordinary creativity and stunning illustrations by award-winning artist Jim Kay. Browse this amazing
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Reading Time: 19 minutesSt. Sebastian’s National Shrine Kandana has been consecrated as the first shrine dedicated to Saint Sebastian in Sri Lanka. St. Sebastian is undoubtedly one of the most eminent martyrs honoured and venerated by the Catholic Church. Devotees frequent the shrine in large numbers, invoking his mediation to obtain many spiritual gifts. St. Sebastian’s Shrine Kandana, through
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Reading Time: 9 minutes“From Pearl Harbor to Calvary” is Mitsuo Fuchida’s testimony of salvation From Pearl Harbor to Calvary is the incredible story of Mitsuo Fuchida, a captain in the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service who is perhaps best known for leading the first air wave attacks on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Fuchida was responsible for
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Reading Time: 7 minutesSpotting of Japanese Fleet by Leonard Birchall Squadron Leader Leonard Birchall arrived at Koggala Airbase on April 2, 1942, after serving in the Shetland Islands. In Koggala, a large lake served as a runway and base for the flying boats. The slow speed and immense endurance of the Catalina flying boats allowed them to stay airborne
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Reading Time: 9 minutesBasilica of Our Lady of Lanka or Tewatta Church is a Roman Catholic basilica in Tewatte, Ragama, Sri Lanka. It comes under the purview of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Colombo and is a site of pilgrimage for Sri Lankan Catholics. This sacred church is home to the venerated statue of Our Lady of Lanka. Today, Tewatta Church stands as the only
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Reading Time: 16 minutesBackground of Japanese attack on Ceylon During Second World War World War II, or the Second World War, began in Europe on September 1, 1939, with the German invasion of Poland. Two days later, on September 3, 1939, the United Kingdom and France declared war on Germany. The Second World War lasted six years and involved a vast majority of the
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