- A ceremony honoring the 50th priestly ordination anniversary of Colombo Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith was held today at his official residence.
- The event was graced by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, religious leaders, ambassadors, and senior military and police officials.
Background:
- Cardinal Ranjith was ordained on June 29, 1975, and a thanksgiving service was previously held at St. Lucia’s Cathedral on June 30.
- He is widely respected for his leadership in the Catholic Church and his role in national reconciliation efforts.
Logistics & Security:
- Due to the high-profile nature of the event, heavy vehicle restrictions were imposed across several roads in the Borella Police Division.
(source dailynews.lk)
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