Pirith chanting in Moscow to bless President, war heroes
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Pirith chanting in progress |
The Sri Lankan Embassy in the Russian Federation conducted an all
night pirit ceremony on June 12 and alms giving on June 13 to the Maha
Sangha to invoke blessings on President Mahinda Rajapaksa, the
Government and people of Sri Lanka and the war heroes.
The Buddhist priests led by Ven. Dr. Pallekande Ratanasara Thera, Ven.
Villachchiye Dharmavijaya Thera, Ven. Rambukwelle Dhammavijaya Thera,
Ven. Pathakada Sumanatissa Thera, Ven. Viloye Wimalajothi Thera, Ven.
Karuwalagaswewa Anuruddha Thera, Ven. Dr. Vijayarajapura Seelawansa
Thera, Ven. Rakvane Gnanaseeha Thera and Sevanagala Ginorasa Thera
participated in the religious ceremonies on the invitation of Ambassador
Udayanga Weeratunga.
Russian Foreign Ministry officials, Ambassador and Diplomats from the
SAARC and CIS Embassies and Sri Lankans living in Moscow participated.
This was the first and biggest religious event conducted by the Sri
Lanka Mission in Russian Federation for the last 52 years of diplomatic
relations between two countries.
The priests were conducted to the venue in a colourful Perahera. Sri
Lankan business community, students and Embassy staff participated.
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