The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Tel Aviv celebrated Christmas on 29 December 2019 along with the Sri Lankan community in Israel at the Embassy premises in Tel Aviv.
Rev. Father Harald Leo Meril Peiris of Diocese of Galle and Procurator of Bishop of Galle who is on a visit to Israel during the festive season gave a sermon on celebrating Christmas in its true spirit. Rev. Sister Superior Josephin Fernando, Rev. Sister Anusha Fernando of Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help under the Jerusalem Patriarchate and Pastor Lakshmi Narayana joined Rev. Father Peiris in invoking blessings on the participants.
Addressing the gathering, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Israel, Waruna Wilpatha highlighted the significance of spreading the message of peace and compassion to all and requested the Sri Lankan community in Israel to continue with their valuable contribution to uplift the social and economic standards in Sri Lanka.
The event also included Christmas Carols sung by the Sri Lankan community groups. The event concluded with the serving of Christmas dinner comprising of Sri Lankan cuisine to the participants by the staff of the Embassy. The Chancery was illuminated with colorful Christmas decorations.
