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Prime Minister Harini highlights message of hope and renewal on Easter
In her message to mark Easter Sunday, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that Easter, devoutly celebrated by Christians to commemorate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, is a time to extend wishes for a blessed celebration filled with peace, happiness, and blessings. She highlighted that the message of Christ’s Resurrection conveys that light can overcome darkness, faith can conquer fear, and happiness can triumph over suffering. She noted that while challenges, hardships, and obstacles are a natural part of life, the message of Easter reminds us that no darkness endures forever and that hope always follows. She further emphasized that this sacred occasion inspires individuals to renew their lives and move forward with unwavering determination. The Prime Minister also drew attention to the suffering of many due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, expressing hope for a peaceful world where dialogue and understanding prevail over hatred. Urging people to be guided by Christ’s teachings of love and peace, she called on all Sri Lankans to nurture values of patience and forgiveness and to unite as one family built on brotherhood and harmony. Prime Minister’s Easter Message: ‘‘On this occasion of Easter, which is devoutly celebrated by Christians to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his death by crucifixion, I extend wishes for for a blessed Easter filled with peace, happiness, and blessings. The message that the resurrection of Christ conveyed to the world is that light can overcome darkness, faith can conquer fear, and happiness can triumph over suffering. It is natural and inevitable that we have to experience various challenges, hardships, and obstacles in our lives. Yet, the Easter message reminds us that no darkness endures forever, and that the dawn of hope is always followed by challenges. It inspires us to renew our lives and to move forward with unwavering determination. As we observe Easter with great reverence, we cannot forget the sufferings endure by many due to the unfortunate conflict prevailing in the Middle East. On this sacred day of Easter, I believe for the dawn of a peaceful world where dialogue and understanding prevail over hatred and conflicts. Guided by the message of love and peace preached by Christ, let us nurture our hearts with love, patience, and forgiveness. Let us join hands to build Sri Lanka as one family, founded on brotherhood and peace. Blessed Easter!"
Christians Celebrate Easter Sunday, Leaders Call for Peace ... - Newsfirst
COLOMBO (News 1st) - Today marks Easter Sunday, the day Jesus Christ rose from the dead, having entered this world with the noble purpose of saving humanity from sin.Christian devotees consider the preceding night, Holy Saturday, and midnight services were held in churches across the country to mark the occasion last night. For those celebrating Easter Sunday from home, Sirasa TV will bring the spiritual experience to your doorstep with a live broadcast of the Easter service from the church of Our Lady Of Good Health Mabola - beginning today at 7:30 in the morning.Stay tuned to NewsFirst as we bring you live updates on the security arrangements and the festive atmosphere from across the island.Meanwhile, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Easter greetings, stated that he prays for peace and coexistence for all people of the world instead of wars driven by hostility.The President emphasized that, according to the teachings of Jesus Christ, hearts should be filled with love, patience, and forgiveness, and that people should move forward together like children of one mother, setting aside differences.Meanwhile, in her Easter Greetings, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya called for reflection not only on the significance of the occasion of Easter Sunday but also on the ongoing hardships faced by those affected by conflict in the Middle East. She expressed hope for a future where peace prevails through dialogue and mutual understanding rather than division and violence. Additionally, Prime Minister also urged people to embrace love, patience, and forgiveness, and to work together in unity to build a harmonious Sri Lanka grounded in brotherhood and lasting peace.
Prime Minister (PM) Harini Amarasuriya stated that an inclusive society ...
The Morning (@TheMorningLK). 76 views. Prime Minister (PM) Harini Amarasuriya stated that an inclusive society ensuring the rights and well-being of senior citizens must be built. She noted that ensuring safety, health, and dignity for the elderly is a shared responsibility of the government and society.
Prime Minister of Sri Lanka - Wikipedia
Harini Amarasuriya is the 16th and current prime minister of Sri Lanka, serving since 24 September 2024.
