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

Centenary Celebration and Consecration Mark Historic Day for St. Andrew's Church, Meethanwala

2023 November 26

The historic St. Andrew's Church in Meethanwala celebrated its centenary with great joy and reverence on November 11, as the newly renovated church building was consecrated.

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"Lama Pubuduwa" Children's Programs Illuminate St. John's Boys' Home Orphanage

2023 November 18

The inaugural "Lama Pubuduwa" Children's Program unfolded at St. John's Boys' Home Orphanage in Kegalle on November 9, 10, and 11.

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Digital Transformation Marks a Year of Progress for Diocese

2023 November 12

In a visionary move, the Diocese embarked on a journey towards digital transformation, marking the one-year anniversary of the launch of its revamped website.

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