
The historic Madu Shrine (Our Lady of Madu) in Mannar is to have a new Pilgrims’ Rest soon, thanks to the labour, provided by Army troops, serving the 61 Division and 613 Brigade under the Security Forces Headquarters, Wanni. Construction of the 40 x 100 feet long new Pilgrims’ Rest has been sponsored by People’s Bank after Mannar Bishop Rev. Rayappu Joseph made a request to this effect to the troops serving the area. Major General A.K.S Perera, Commander, Security Forces Headquarters, Wanni (SFHQ-W) on Monday (2) laid the cornerstone for its construction in a simple ceremony, together with Rev Bishop Rayappu, Pastor Rev Imiliyano of Madu Church......