Christians in Sri Lanka and around the world celebrated Easter Sunday, commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The day, which marks the end of Holy Week, is a time of religious observance and celebration for Christians.
In Sri Lanka, the day was marked by special church services, including a Midnight Mass led by Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, the Archbishop of Colombo. For Christians, Easter Sunday is a time to remember the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus, as recounted in the Bible.
This year’s celebrations also included remembrances for the victims of the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya issued an Easter message assuring the public that the government was committed to bringing those responsible for the attacks to justice.
However, the Christian community expressed disappointment over the President’s failure to issue an Easter message for the first time in history.