Thursday, December 19, 2013

Memorial Service Honoring the Life Of Nelson Mandela held in Colombo By Srimal Fernando I thediplomaticsociety


Memorial Service Honoring the Life Of Nelson Mandela held in Colombo
By Srimal Fernando, Global Editor
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
(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
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
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 Edition
http://www.thediplomaticsociety.co.za/index.php/home/16-home/859-tributes-to-nelson-mandela

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