Sylvestro Benedictines-Sri Lanka

Sylvestro Benedictines-Sri Lanka A Monastic Congregation founded by St .Sylvester- Abbot in Italy. Presence in Sri Lanka since 1845.

A Day of Double Blessing!Today, our community celebrated the beautiful Solemnity of Pentecost, remembering the outpourin...
24/05/2026

A Day of Double Blessing!

Today, our community celebrated the beautiful Solemnity of Pentecost, remembering the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the Church.

Adding to our joy, our Dear Brothers received the Ministries of Lector and Acolyte during the Holy Mass. We extend our heartiest congratulations and prayers to them as they take this significant step forward in their journey toward the priesthood.

May the Holy Spirit continue to guide, inspire, and strengthen them in their service to God’s people!

Pentecost Sunday!
23/05/2026

Pentecost Sunday!

Ad Multos Annos!--We pray that the Lord strengthens them in their vocation, fills their hearts with zeal, and grants the...
23/05/2026

Ad Multos Annos!
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We pray that the Lord strengthens them in their vocation, fills their hearts with zeal, and grants them the grace to serve His Church with humility and love.

“He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.”On this Ascension Sunday, we celebrate the glori...
16/05/2026

“He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.”

On this Ascension Sunday, we celebrate the glorious return of Christ to the Father and His promise to remain with us always.

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…” — Matthew 28:19

St. Simon StockSt. Simon Stock (c. 1165–1265) is one of the most influential figures in the history of the Carmelite Ord...
15/05/2026

St. Simon Stock

St. Simon Stock (c. 1165–1265) is one of the most influential figures in the history of the Carmelite Order. An English hermit who became a leader of his community, he is best known for his deep devotion to the Virgin Mary and his connection to the Brown Scapular. He is the patron saint of the Carmelite Order and is often invoked for spiritual protection.

St. Isidore the FarmerSt. Isidore the Farmer (c. 1070–1130), known in Spanish as San Isidro Labrador, is a unique figure...
14/05/2026

St. Isidore the Farmer

St. Isidore the Farmer (c. 1070–1130), known in Spanish as San Isidro Labrador, is a unique figure in the history of the Church because he was not a priest, a monk, or a martyr. Instead, he was a humble day laborer who found a path to holiness through hard work, prayer, and kindness toward animals and the poor.

St. Pachomius the AbbotSt. Pachomius (c. 292–348 AD) is a pivotal figure in Christian history, widely recognized as the ...
14/05/2026

St. Pachomius the Abbot

St. Pachomius (c. 292–348 AD) is a pivotal figure in Christian history, widely recognized as the founder of cenobitic monasticism—the practice of monks living together in a community rather than as solitary hermits. He is honoured as a saint in the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Coptic churches. He is often depicted in iconography holding the monastic rule or a staff, symbolizing his role as an "Abbot" who guided his spiritual children through the discipline of shared life.

St. Matthias (Feast)St. Matthias is unique among the Apostles because he was the only one chosen to join the Twelve afte...
13/05/2026

St. Matthias (Feast)

St. Matthias is unique among the Apostles because he was the only one chosen to join the Twelve after the ascension of Jesus. He was selected to fill the vacancy left by Judas Iscariot, ensuring that the symbolic number of twelve apostles—representing the twelve tribes of Israel remained intact. He is the patron saint of alcoholics, carpenters, and those struggling with smallpox.

Our Lady of Fatima (Optional Memorial)Our Lady of Fatima refers to the series of apparitions of the Virgin Mary reported...
12/05/2026

Our Lady of Fatima (Optional Memorial)

Our Lady of Fatima refers to the series of apparitions of the Virgin Mary reported in 1917 by three shepherd children—Lucia dos Santos and her cousins Francisco and Jacinta Marto—in Fatima, Portugal. These events are among the most significant in the modern history of the Catholic Church. Mary's messages emphasized the need for prayer (specifically the daily Rosary), penance, and devotion to her Immaculate Heart to bring peace to the world and an end to World War I.

Sts. Nereus and Achilleus Sts. Nereus and Achilleus are early Christian martyrs who share a feast day on May 12. While t...
11/05/2026

Sts. Nereus and Achilleus

Sts. Nereus and Achilleus are early Christian martyrs who share a feast day on May 12. While they lived during different persecutions, they are traditionally grouped together because they were all buried in cemeteries along the Via Ardeatina in Rome. Nereus and Achilleus were Roman soldiers. Their story is a powerful example of "conscientious objection" in the early Church.

St. Ignatius of LaconiSt. Ignatius of Laconi (1701–1781) is one of the most beloved figures in Sardinian history, known ...
10/05/2026

St. Ignatius of Laconi

St. Ignatius of Laconi (1701–1781) is one of the most beloved figures in Sardinian history, known for his humility, his work with the poor, and his long service as a Capuchin friar. The Catholic Church canonized him in 1951. He is the patron saint of beggars and students, and he remains a powerful symbol of Sardinian identity and Franciscan humility.

Address

St. Sylvester's Monastery, "Monte Fano"
Ampitiya
20160

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00
Thursday 08:00 - 18:00
Friday 08:00 - 18:30
Saturday 08:00 - 18:00
Sunday 09:00 - 18:00

Telephone

+94812223684

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