Clergy bless Sarvodaya

Religious dignitaries from all religions gathered at the BMICH on November 25 to bless the forward plan - from 50 years to the dawn of the next century" that Sarvodaya had drawn on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary celebration.

They all gathered to honour the members of the clergy belonging to all religions from all over the country who actively participated in attempting to bring all the ethnic and religious communities and usher in a society of peace and harmony. Thirty two of them from the North East and the South were presented with awards of appreciation.

Sarvodaya Shanti Sena that implemented the project with the assistance of Norwegian Church Aid which provided a platform for the clergy during the last 5 years were profusely praised for their effort.

NCA was presented an award for their dedication and sponsorship.

Dr. Bellanwila Nayake Thera who spoke on behalf of the Buddhists stressed the fact that the political at present worked towards their own party members rather than the Nation needed a national leadership which was provided by Sarvodaya. Aggamahapandita Ven. Kotugoda Dhammawasa, Ven. Karukkal Kuhananda Shrarma, Ven. Niaz Moulavi and Rev. Christanta Mendis also spoke on behalf of Hindu, Muslim and Christian faiths.

They made very eloquent speeches that kept the audience spell bound. Amarapura Nikaya Anunayake Most Ven. Ittapane Dhammalankara, Ven. Maduluwawe Sobhitha, Ven. Diviyagaha Yasassi, Bishop of Anuradhapura Rt. Rev. Norbert Andrandi, Bishop Kenneth Fernando, Moulavi Dr. Hajjiar Mohomed, were also present.