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by Miran Perera

The Christmas odyssey

The word Christmas means the Mass of Christ. The word nativity (birth) seems to have appeared in the year 1038 AD. This birth is of non other than Jesus Christ himself, who was born on Christmas day. It was Pope Julius I (337-352) who officially declared that Christmas should be celebrated on December 25, as is done today. Since the birth of Christ, the spirit of...

16 December, 2018

by Miran Perera

44th death anniversary of Martin Wickramasinghe

A dominant figure in the country’s literary scene

The 44th death anniversary of author and novelist Martin Wickramasinghe was on July 23, 2020. Martin Wickramasinghe was born on...

Feast falls on Saturday, June 13

St. Anthony, the complete Holy Being

On June 13, Catholics as well as people of other faiths celebrate the feast of St. Anthony of Padua. He was born to wealthy...

Christmas 2019 : Nativitatis (Christmas) – Retracing Inspiration

Christmas in poor circumstances heralding the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem in Judah is the most renowned solemn and widely held...

Christmas – 2019 : Josephus Sanctus – Grandfather of the Noel

Every year on Christmas day the Christian world celebrates the memory of St. Joseph (Josephus Sanctus) as the spouse of Mary,...

The star of Christmas – a celestial light

The star of Christmas is a popular feature of belief among all when celebrating Christmas. Although it was found during that...

Christ preached the divine message of forgiveness and love

His sacrifice on the Cross was due to the social cross wires of the day:

All over the world on Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection from death of Lord Jesus Christ.Jesus underwent two...

Centenary ‘Battle of the Blues’: A hundred year saga of Trinity-Antonian ‘Big Match’

Kandy’s centenary cricket encounter between the Catholic and the Christian schools, St.Anthonys College and Trinity College will...

69th Independence celebration of Sri Lanka :Freedom flag – the bunting in leonine adornment

After more than sixty years since gaining Independence, on 4 February, 1948, the Sri Lankan nation is now getting ready to...

St. Anthony, the complete Holy Being

On June 13, Catholics as well as people of other faiths celebrate the...

2020-06-06 18:30:00 0

Christmas 2019 : Nativitatis (Christmas) – Retracing Inspiration

Christmas in poor circumstances heralding the birth of Jesus in...

2019-12-21 18:30:00 0

Christmas – 2019 : Josephus Sanctus – Grandfather of the Noel

Every year on Christmas day the Christian world celebrates the memory...

2019-12-14 18:30:00 0

The star of Christmas – a celestial light

The star of Christmas is a popular feature of belief among all when...

2018-12-22 18:30:00 0

The Christmas odyssey

The word Christmas means the Mass of Christ. The word nativity (birth...

2018-12-15 18:30:00 0

Christ preached the divine message of forgiveness and love

All over the world on Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the...

2017-04-15 18:30:00 0

Centenary ‘Battle of the Blues’: A hundred year saga of Trinity-Antonian ‘Big Match’

Kandy’s centenary cricket encounter between the Catholic and the...

2017-03-04 18:30:00 0

69th Independence celebration of Sri Lanka :Freedom flag – the bunting in leonine adornment

After more than sixty years since gaining Independence, on 4 February...

2017-01-28 18:30:00 0