Memorial Service Honoring the Life Of Nelson Mandela held in Colombo
By Srimal Fernando, Global Editor
(r-l)
Geoffrey Doidge, Carol Doidge, Hon .Ranil Wickremesinghe Leader of the
Opposition in the Sri Lankan parliament, Hon Nimal Siripala de Silva MP
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources
Memorial
services to honor, mourn and celebrate the life, leadership and the
enduring legacy of President Nelson Mandela was held in Colombo on 14th
December 2013. The South African High Commission and the National
Christian Council of Sri Lanka invited Sri Lankan compatriots and
friends of South Africa to celebrate the life of Nelson Rolihlahla
Mandela at a service of thanksgiving at the Cathedral of Christ, the
Living Saviour in Colombo. The memorial service was held this morning
with many people bowing their heads or clasped hands with loved ones at
the Cathedral .
In
his honor South African High Commissioner, Mr Geoff Q.M Doidge offered a
heartfelt tribute to celebrate Madiba’s extraordinary life and his
contribution to all of humanity. The thanksgiving mass was a moment of
sadness celebrated by prayers and hymns.
Mr Michael Thekiso
A
gospel choir sang “Great is thy faithfulness, O God my father”. The
first message was read by Ven Dr Ittapane Dhammalankara Mahanayaka Thero
.The bible reading was by Mr Michael Thekiso. Rev W. P Ebenezer Joseph,
General Secretary National Christian Council of Sri Lanka sermon was
followed by a special song performed by Ms Kgomotoso Mamaila. Rt Rev
Dhiloraj Canagasabey the Bishop of Colombo Church of Ceylon offered the
prayers of Benediction. Hon Ranil Wickremesinghe Leader of the
Opposition in the Sri Lankan parliament, Hon Nimal Siripala de Silva MP
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources,
religious leaders representing various ethnicities, diplomats, the
media, civil society and many distinguished guests attended the
memorial service in honour of Nelson Mandela.
H.E Wu Jianghao Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka signing the Condolence Book
The
memorial service closed with the singing of the South African National
anthem by Ms Kgomotoso Mamaila. The Book of Condolences remained open at
the Cathedral of Christ the Living Saviour.
Source : Foreign Exchange Diplomatic Society
Africa Editionhttp://www.thediplomaticsociety.co.za/index.php/home/16-home/859-tributes-to-nelson-mandela
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