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Churches across Sri Lanka observe silence to honour Easter Attack victims
April 21, 2026 at 9:41 AM Churches across Sri Lanka fell into solemn silence at 8:45 am today (21) as bells tolled in unison to honour the victims of the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks. The nationwide commemoration formed part of special programmes held across churches in remembrance of the victims At Kochchikade Church in Colombo, where one of the attacks occurred, religious leaders and dignitaries gathered for a special mass and lit candles in memory of the victims. Today marks seven years since the 2019 Sri Lanka Easter bombings, in which at least 250 people were killed by suicide bombers who targeted churches and hotels. (Newswire) 2026-04-21
Sri Lanka Mourns - Seven Years Since Easter Sunday Attacks
COLOMBO (News 1st) - Today marks seven years since the horrendous Easter Sunday terror attacks that devastated Sri Lanka.Religious services have been organized in numerous churches across the island to remember those who lost their lives, or were injured or affected by the tragedy.The main memorial ceremony will be held at St. Anthony’s Shrine in Kochchikade, Colombo, presided over by His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith.The National Catholic Council has announced a nationwide two-minute silence from 8:45 AM to 8:47 AM thismorning to honor the victims.On the 21st of April, in 2019, a dark cloud descended over the nation as suicide bombers targeted Catholic devotees celebrating Easter Sunday.The coordinated attacks on three churches and seven hotels in Colombo claimed 269 lives.Beyond those who perished, many others were left with permanent disabilities, serving as a constant reminder of the somber day.Meanwhile, a special procession demanding justice for the victims of the Easter Sunday attacks will begin today.Speaking to Newsfirst, Rev. Fr. Jude Krishantha, the Media Director of the Archdiocese of Colombo stated that the parade will commence at 4pm at Maris Stella College in Negombo and will reach the Katuwapitiya Church.The procession will see participation of His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, the Catholic clergy, religious leaders, and devotees.Ambassadors representing the home countries of the foreign nationals who lost their lives in the attack will also be in attendance.
Sri Lanka marks 7 years since Easter Sunday attacks
On April 21, 2019, Sri Lanka was shaken by coordinated suicide bomb attacks targeting Catholic devotees celebrating Easter Sunday. The attackers struck three churches and seven hotels in Colombo, leaving 269 people dead.
Nation to mark Easter Sunday attacks with countrywide observances ...
At 8:45 a.m., funeral bells will toll, followed by a two-minute silence in memory of the victims. At 8:47 a.m., bells will toll again as the faithful light candles or oil lamps, with the morning observance concluding in a special prayer service at 8:50 a.m. Major ceremonies are to be held at key locations affected by the 2019 attacks.
