St. Mary’s Church Welivita Celebrates 149 Years with Flagstaff Hoisting Ceremony

St. Mary’s Church in Welivita, Sri Lanka, is gearing up to celebrate its 149th feast celebration on September 7, 2025. As part of the preparations, a flagstaff hoisting ceremony was held under the leadership of the current parish priest. Located on Daya Mawatha in Welivita, the church is a significant place of worship in the Colombo District.