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22nd December 2017 20:24:10 Hours

Jaffna Troops Extend Maximum Support for Conduct of Late Monk’s Cremation

Troops of the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna (SFHQ-J) in close coordination with members of the Maha Sangha and all other responsible authorities extended their maximum cooperation for conduct of the cremation of late Ven Meegahajandure Gnanarathana Thero, Chief Sanghanayake for Northern Province and Incumbent at Jaffna Sri Naga Viharaya on Friday (22) at Mutuveli ground, Jaffna.

The funeral procession carrying the remains of late Nayake Thero began from Jaffna Sri Naga Vihara temple premises at about 1.45 pm and wended its way to the cremation site, together with a large group of monks, state officials, tri-service personnel, civilians and mourners.

Several eulogies of the Maha Sangha and the laity at the cremation site lauded the memory of the incumbent monk and his contribution towards co-existence, reconciliation and restoration of durable peace in the peninsula.

Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake, Commander of the Army, together with Major General Darshana Hettiarachchi, Commander, Security Forces - Jaffna (SF-J) before the casket with late monk’s remains, was moved to a special float to be taken in procession, paid their last respect to the monk in the temple premises.

Late monk has maintained good relations with people in Jaffna since he had taken charge of the Sri Naga Viharaya as the Viharadikari since the year 1991.

A representative gathering of clergy, including Hindu Kurukkal, Catholic priests and Maulavis of mosques also took part in the cremation proceedings.

Hon Reginald Cooray, Governor for Northern Province, Mr N. Vethanayahan, District Secretary for Jaffna, Rear Admiral Jayantha De Silva, Commander Northern Naval Area, Group Captain L.H Sumanaweera, Commanding Officer Air Force Base, Palaly, state officials and civilians were also among the mourners.

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