15/09/2025
As The Archdiocesan Choir of Colombo, we believe that for the service of the Lord, there are no limitations, no borders, and no seas too wide. When God extends His hand and calls us, we must go wherever His mission leads — to sing, to serve, and to glorify His holy name.
As in previous years, this year too we were blessed with the invitation to join in praising God at the 118th Feast of Our Lady of Matara, held on the 11th, 12th, and 13th of September 2025. The humble request of the Parish Priest of the Shrine of Our Lady of Matara, Rev. Fr. Sampath Weligoda, was prayerfully accepted by our Choir Director, Rev. Fr. Prasad Niranjan Fernando, enabling us to unite our voices in service to the Lord.
In the true spirit of friendship and faith, the Matara Church Choir and the Archdiocesan Choir of Colombo came together as one voice of worship. Together, we sang for three solemn and grace-filled celebrations: the Eucharistic Celebration, the Evening Prayer, and the Solemn High Mass of the Feast — all offered to magnify the glory of the Lord.
We were also deeply privileged to receive the blessings of His Lordship Rt. Rev. Dr. Raymond Wickramasinghe, Bishop of the Diocese of Galle. With great humility and kindness, he blessed us, commended our service, and expressed his heartfelt gratitude for our presence and contribution to the Feast of Matara.
May our voices always rise in harmony as instruments of His love, and may our service be a reflection of His boundless grace through the intercession of Our Lady of Matara.
