Stella Maris - Cistercian Monastery

Stella Maris - Cistercian Monastery The Order of Cistercians is a thriving Catholic Monastic order. Cistercians look up to their founders, St. Robert, St. Alberic, St.

The Order of Cistercians is a thriving Catholic Monastic order that branched off from the Benedictines. Steven Harding & also the highly influential St. Bernard of Clairvaux & uphold a life of constant prayer and work (ora et labora) with Divine Reading and Meditation . Consequently, we are called to share God’s love that we experience in this spirituality with the people of God.

22/02/2026

Temptation knocks at the door; sin begins when we invite it in.

“Neither do I condemn you.” (John 8:11) This Lent, step into a sacred encounter with the Mercy of God.We warmly invite y...
22/02/2026

“Neither do I condemn you.” (John 8:11)

This Lent, step into a sacred encounter with the Mercy of God.

We warmly invite you to our One-Day Lenten Programme at Stella Maris Monastery, Halkandawila — a grace-filled day of silence, prayer, reflection, and renewal in a serene monastic setting.

✨ Way of the Cross
✨ Spiritual Talk
✨ Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
✨ Confession
✨ Holy Eucharist
✨ Fellowship Meal

Come, pause from the noise of life.
Come, experience reconciliation.
Come, rediscover the peace of Christ.

📅 From 18th February onwards (throughout Lent)
👥 Groups welcome (Max: 50 participants)

Let this Lent be not just a season… but an encounter with Divine Mercy.

02/02/2026

වීරයන්ගේ වීරයා
_Stella Maris Monastery

31/01/2026

වීඩියෝ ගේම්ස් වෙනුවට SPA වලට හුරු වෙමු _
Stella Maris Monastery

Blessed Foundational Feast Day!May Christ, sought in silence and simplicity, remain your joy and strength.!St. Robert of...
26/01/2026

Blessed Foundational Feast Day!
May Christ, sought in silence and simplicity, remain your joy and strength.!

St. Robert of Molesme, St. Alberic of Cîteaux St. Stephen Harding, and continue to intercede for us in front of HIM who is always good to us!

A new Catholic film about a Sri Lankan mystic who was born and lived on this blessed land — “HELENA”, filmed on location...
24/01/2026

A new Catholic film about a Sri Lankan mystic who was born and lived on this blessed land — “HELENA”, filmed on location.

Upayanga Sre Wickramasinghe

We Celebrate the Joy of Christmas At Christmas, we rejoice in the birth of Jesus, who teaches us to live with love, humi...
24/12/2025

We Celebrate the Joy of Christmas

At Christmas, we rejoice in the birth of Jesus, who teaches us to live with love, humility, and deep respect for our elders. In His coming, we learn that true joy is found in caring for one another and sharing compassion with every generation.

May the Child of Bethlehem fill our hearts with peace, love, and the grace to walk in His ways.

From Stella Maris Cistercian Monastery.

Conferring of Minor Orders Today, with grateful hearts, we celebrated the Conferring of Minor Lectors: Bro. Charbel Bro...
23/12/2025

Conferring of Minor Orders

Today, with grateful hearts, we celebrated the Conferring of Minor

Lectors:
Bro. Charbel
Bro. Pio

Acolytes:
Bro. Augustine
Bro. Aelred

May the Word they proclaim and the altar they serve draw them ever deeper into the mystery of Christ. We pray that the Lord may strengthen them in humility, fidelity, and joyful service to His Church.

With prayers and blessings from the Stella Maris Cistercian Community.

🌿✝️ God Is My Hope ✝️🌿In every trial, every doubt, and every shadow, the heart that trusts in God finds unwavering hope....
25/10/2025

🌿✝️ God Is My Hope ✝️🌿

In every trial, every doubt, and every shadow, the heart that trusts in God finds unwavering hope.
Monastic life teaches us to anchor our souls in Him — for in His love, there is strength, peace, and eternal assurance. 🙏✨

From Stella Maris Cistercian Monastery.

🌿✝️ Creation Whispers His Name ✝️🌿In every rustling leaf, in the flowing river, in the vastness of the sky, God’s presen...
24/10/2025

🌿✝️ Creation Whispers His Name ✝️🌿

In every rustling leaf, in the flowing river, in the vastness of the sky, God’s presence quietly calls to us.
Monastic life teaches us to pause, listen, and hear His whisper — for creation itself proclaims the glory of the Creator.
In silence and contemplation, the heart learns to recognize the sacred melody that surrounds us always. 🙏✨

From Stella Maris Cistercian Monastery.

🌿✝️ Mary to Jesus ✝️🌿Mary, our Mother, shows us the perfect path to her Son.With every “yes” of her heart, she teaches s...
23/10/2025

🌿✝️ Mary to Jesus ✝️🌿

Mary, our Mother, shows us the perfect path to her Son.
With every “yes” of her heart, she teaches surrender, trust, and love.
Through her intercession, we are drawn closer to Jesus — learning to listen, adore, and follow Him faithfully.

In the monastery, we honor Mary as the guide who leads our hearts to the eternal embrace of her Son. 🙏✨

From Stella Maris Cistercian Monastery.

🌿✝️ Before Him, You Can Rest ✝️🌿In the quiet radiance of the Blessed Sacrament, every restless heart finds peace.You don...
22/10/2025

🌿✝️ Before Him, You Can Rest ✝️🌿

In the quiet radiance of the Blessed Sacrament, every restless heart finds peace.
You don’t need words — only presence.
Before the Eucharistic Lord, burdens fade, wounds heal, and love becomes real.

Here, in adoration, the soul breathes again — resting not in the world, but in the Heart of Jesus.

From Stella Maris Cistercian Monastery.

Address

Llewelly's Estate, Yovungama Road, HALKANDAWILA
Maggona
12055

Opening Hours

Monday 05:30 - 21:00
Tuesday 05:30 - 21:00
Wednesday 05:30 - 21:00
Thursday 05:30 - 21:00
Friday 05:30 - 21:00
Saturday 05:30 - 21:00
Sunday 05:30 - 21:00

Telephone

+94763372535

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