2022 November 30

The Feast of St. Andrew

On the 30th of November Christian church celebrates the feast of St Andrew. This is an important day for the people in Scotland as well because they celebrate their national day. The legendary story is that St. Andrew preached the gospel in Scotland and he is the patron saint of Scotland.

Churches dedicated to St. Andrew in the Diocese of Kurunagala are:

  1. Gampola

  2. Nawalapitiya

  3. Galaboda

  4. Meetanwela

  5. Thalampitiya

  6. Polgahawela

Recent news

Archdeacon of Kurunagala Diocese Announces Retirement After Years of Service

2023 May 31

The Diocese of Kurunagala bid farewell to the Archdeacon Rev. George Melder as he announced his retirement after several years of dedicated service.

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Youth Movement of Kurunegala Diocese Empowers Future Leaders with EXCO Leadership Programme

2023 May 29

The Youth Movement of Kurunegala Diocese recently organized a transformative leadership event, the EXCO LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME, from May 25th to May 28th.

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Rev. Anton Williams Appointed as New Archdeacon of Kurunagala Diocese

2023 May 17

Rev. Anton Williams has been appointed as the new Archdeacon, assuming a pivotal role in the leadership of the diocese.

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