Choirs of students representing North, East and other provinces on Wednesday (18) evening sang Christmas Carols and Odes at the annual Army Christmas Celebrations at St Lucia's Cathedral, Kotahena, Colombo 13, organized by the Army Christian Fellowship.
As seasonal compliments, set in with the forthcoming phenomenal Christmas and dawn of the New Year - 2015, the Army contributing its share, organized the special mass before a distinguished gathering, including Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, Commander of the Army as the Chief Guest.
The service, arranged by Chairman and Committee of the Army Christian Fellowship, conducted in Sinhala, Tamil and English, sang odes and hymns jointly to the Prince of the Peace, Jesus Christ and heralded his Birth while praying for world peace goodwill and prosperity.
Rev. Fr. Benedict Joseph, Sri Lanka Army Chaplain, together with Choirs from St. Benedict’s College, Northern Province schools, Eastern Province schools and a few other areas, together with the Army choir, conducted Carols, adding festive atmosphere to the occasion. The congregation began soon after the Chief Guest, Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake, arrived at the venue, amidst fanfare melodies of the Army band.
Major General Lal Perera, Chairman, Army Christian Fellowship received the Chief Guest , attending this customary Army event in this season of sharing and caring.
Voices rent to the event by veteran artistes, backed by the Army Choir with the most celebrated melody, ‘Holy Night’, came in for praise and appreciation of the congregation. Choirs of Good Shepherd’s Convent, Northern and Eastern Provinces, contribution of Army persoonel and combined choirs, added colour to the occasion.
Popular vocalists, Anil Bharathi, Mariazelle Goonetillake and a few other leading singers, backed by veterans in the Army Choir, added dignity and rhythm to the occasion as those soloists appeared before the gathering.
Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Ciswan de Croos at St. Lucia’s Cathedral, Past Commanders, Retired Senior Army Officers,Deputy Chief of Staff, Major General E.M.M Ambanpola, Senior Army Officers, Officers and Other Ranks with their spouses, attended the Christmas Carols -2014.This is a customary Army event during the Christmas season.
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