Church of Ceylon, Diocese of Colombo

Church of Ceylon, Diocese of Colombo Official page of Church of Ceylon, Diocese of Colombo ☑️ The Church of England existed in Sri Lanka since 1815. It was established by law in 1886.

The Diocese of Colombo was founded in 1845. Consequent to the Anglican Churches of South India, North India and Pakistan becoming part of United Churches in their respective Countries and the Anglican Dioceses of Burma becoming an autonomous Province, the wider historic Province of India, Pakistan, Burma and Ceylon ceased to exist. This situation resulted in the two Diocese of the Church of Ceylon

, namely, the Diocese of Colombo and Diocese of Kurunagala, becoming what is known as “extra provincial Diocese”, and continued to be governed by the CCR of the former Province. The Diocese of Kurunagala was established in 1946 and was recognized legally in 1972.The Diocese of Colombo and Kurunagala together constitute the Church of Ceylon

11/06/2026
Pastoral visit and Holy Confirmation at St Paul's Church Liyanwela. 07th June 2026
07/06/2026

Pastoral visit and Holy Confirmation at St Paul's Church Liyanwela. 07th June 2026

Holy Confirmation Service at St. Matthew's Church, Thalangama – 31 May 2026
01/06/2026

Holy Confirmation Service at St. Matthew's Church, Thalangama – 31 May 2026

The Bishop Cyril Abeynaike Memorial Lecture was delivered on Saturday, 30th May, by Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Prime M...
31/05/2026

The Bishop Cyril Abeynaike Memorial Lecture was delivered on Saturday, 30th May, by Hon. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, on the theme "Shaping the Future of Education in 21st Century Sri Lanka and Beyond."

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