Lenten customs enrich faith of Sri Lankan Catholics
Oratorios, unique chants and pilgrimages form a spiritual tapestry for the faithful during the 40 days of Lent
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Catholics sing unique Lenten chants on March 29 at St. Joseph Vaz College in Wennappuwa. (Photo: UCA News)
Oratorios, unique chants and pilgrimages help to grow the faith of Sri Lankan Catholics during the Lenten season.
Father Nirmal Malaka Silva organized
Daughter of Zion, a new Sinhala oratorio that describes the seven sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary and their meaning.
More than 70 parishioners of St. Joseph's Church in Payagala attended rehearsals every evening for several months for the musical drama performed on March 26.