Catholicism

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

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

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

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

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

Reading Time: 6 minutesHoly Cross National Shrine Marawila, Sri Lanka where Christian and non-Christian devotees gather daily from every part of the country to seek blessings from Jesus who looks down on them from the cross even in agony, reminding us of the great sacrifice made to redeem the world of its sin. This Shrine is one of

Reading Time: 8 minutesSt. Anne’s Shrine Thalawila, Sri Lanka is a Roman Catholic shrine situated in Kalpitiya, western region of Puttalam District. It is considered one of the oldest and most visited Christian shrines in Sri Lanka. The church is dedicated to St. Anne, the grandmother of Jesus, and is very widely known for plenty of miracles and blessings. The

Reading Time: 9 minutesThe Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu, Mannar, Sri Lanka is a Roman Catholic shrine in the Mannar district of Sri Lanka. Madhu Church has been a place of adoration for people of all faiths and walks of life as a center for pilgrimage and worship for Sri Lankan Catholics. Nestled amidst acres of tall

Reading Time: 11 minutesSt. Anthony’s Shrine Kochchikade, Colombo, Sri Lanka is a sacred Roman Catholic church in the Archdiocese of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Located in a bustling area of Colombo, Kochchikade, this miraculous shrine dates back to the 18th century and is dedicated to St. Anthony of Padua, the patron saint of sailors, fishermen, travelers, the elderly, the