Anglican Communion News Service - Digest - Ceylon

Christian Unity Pentecost rally to take place in Colombo

Mon, 21 May 2012 09:56:00 GMT

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. [More]

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

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:41:00 GMT

From the Sunday Times, Sri Lanka

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 [More]

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

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:15:00 GMT

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 wit... [More]

Colombo's new Anglican bishop ordained

Mon, 16 May 2011 16:37:00 GMT

by Melani Manel Perera in Asianews.it 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 p... [More]

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

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 08:43:00 GMT

Is the report of the UNSG’s panel of experts a conspiracy and obstacle to reconciliation? Group of concerned Christians 25th April 2011 In the past weeks, we as Christians have been reflecting on the torture, killing of Jesus by the ruler... [More]

The Bishop of Colombo resigns after almost 10 years' in post

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:26:00 GMT

Voluntary Resignation of the Rt. Rev Duleep Kamil de Chickera, Bishop of Colombo

Bishop Duleep de Chickera has voluntarily resigned from the Bishopric of Colombo with effect from the 31st of December 2010. [More]

Bishop of Colombo issues statement about "travesty of justice"

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:17:00 GMT

A Statement by the Rt. Revd. Duleep de Chickera, the Bishop of Colombo "Having just returned to the country from travel overseas I wish to express my disapproval and disappointment with the recent sentence and imprisonment of Gen. Sarath Fonsek... [More]

A Statement by the Rt Revd Duleep de Chickera Bishop of Colombo

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:56:00 GMT

Another Commission - another chance for post-war reconciliation. It is now a year since the civil war has ended in our beloved Sri Lanka and sadly national reconciliation continues to elude us. In these circumstances the CR de Silva Commission on &l... [More]

The Anxieties of the People of Jaffna

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:35:00 GMT

A statement by the Rt Revd Duleep de Chickera, Bishop of Colombo An opportunity for national growth and harmony I recently returned from one of my regular pastoral visits to our congregations (churches) and schools in Jaffna. Such visits are alwa... [More]

The Fate and Freedom of Civilians Caught up in War

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:22:00 GMT

Two recent incidents of violence unleashed against innocent and defenceless Tamil civilians by the LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam )must be condemned unreservedly by peace loving Sri Lankans of all communities. [More]

A Statement by the Rt Revd Kumara Illangasinghe, the Bishop of Kurunagala

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:41:00 GMT

It is with great shock and surprise that we have learnt of the recent acts of violence in our country. The attack on the MTV Media Station and the assassination of Mr Lasantha Wickremetunga, the senior journalist of the Leader Group are clear indicat... [More]

Diocese of Colombo of the Church of Ceylon Calls an Immediate Halt to the Sri Lankan War

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:12:00 GMT

The Rt Rev Duleep de Chickera the Bishop of Colombo of the Church of Ceylon led the Diocesan Councillors in a Peace Meditation calling an immediate halt to the 30 year long ethnic war. The meditation was performed on the front lawn of the Cathedral ... [More]

A Call to Protect Civilians

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 17:07:00 GMT

A Statement by the Rt Revd Duleep de Chickera, Bishop of Colombo The Church of Ceylon (E-P) – Ceylon People of conscience are perturbed that the current war in the LTTE occupied Vanni places the majority of civilians at tremendous risk. ... [More]

Environment Sunday Sermon

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:31:00 GMT

The Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour, Colombo This month was World Environment Day and the theme for the current year is ‘Kick the Habit: Towards a Low Carbon Economy’. Modern lifestyles need to be supported by economic activi... [More]

Address by Bishop Duleep de Chickera to the Clergy and Laity at the Diocesan Council

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 14:40:00 GMT

122nd Session of the Diocesan Council, Colombo Address by The Rt Revd Duleep de Chickera, Bishop of Colombo My dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I welcome you all to yet another Annual Session of our Diocesan Council. Many have travelled from... [More]