President gives Rs 5 m for pilgrims’ rest at Madhu Church

President Mahinda Rajapaksa handed over a cheque for Rs 5 million to Mannar Bishop Most Rev Rayappu Joseph to construct a pilgrims’ rest at the Madhu Church premises. The donation was made with financial assistance from People’s Bank, at Temple Trees yesterday. Rev Joseph gifted a three dimensional portrait of St Mary’s statue to the President as a mark of appreciation.

Madhu Church Parish Priest Rev E Pillai, Kandy St Benedict’s College Principal Sylvester Jayakody and People’s Bank General Manager N Wasantha Kumar were also present.