In his Easter message, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has highlighted that Christian devotees in Sri Lanka and around the world mark Easter Sunday with deep reverence, commemorating the Resurrection of Christ as a symbol of hope, renewal, and compassion.
He noted that beyond its religious significance, Easter also serves as a cultural moment that encourages reflection on humanity, love, and resilience, while emphasizing Christ’s triumph over death as a reminder that light can overcome darkness and faith can overcome fear.
The President further observed that, at a time when many across the world continue to suffer due to ongoing conflicts, there is a growing desire for peace and coexistence instead of hostility.
He expressed hope that the spirit of Easter would illuminate the path toward peace and urged people to embrace the values taught by Christ, including love, patience, and forgiveness.
He also called on Sri Lankans to set aside divisions and move forward in unity as one family, strengthening brotherhood and goodwill.
President’s Full Easter Message:
“Commemorating the Resurrection of Christ, Christian devotees in Sri Lanka and around the world celebrate Easter Sunday with deep reverence and devotion. It is a reminder of the enduring power of hope, renewal and compassion.
Beyond being a religious observance, Easter is also a cultural celebration for Christians that invites reflection on humanity, love and resilience. Through His Resurrection, having triumphed over death, Christ demonstrated to the world through His life that with steadfast determination and dedication, darkness can be overcome by light, fear by faith, and suffering by everlasting joy. The people who rose in unity for Jesus, who sacrificed His life for them, conveyed to the world a message of unity and goodwill.
At this moment, we cannot forget that people across the world continue to endure great suffering due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Instead of wars driven by hostility, people everywhere yearn for peace and coexistence. On this sacred Easter dawn, I pray that the path towards peace may be illuminated.
As taught by Christ, let us fill our hearts with love, patience and the noble virtue of forgiveness. Let us cast aside divisions and move forward together, bound in unity as children of one mother, as one Sri Lankan family. Let us join hands in brotherhood to achieve this.
On this sacred Easter Day, which commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, who sacrificed His life for the salvation of those in distress and overcame the darkness of death following His crucifixion, I extend my heartfelt wishes to all Christian devotees in Sri Lanka and around the world.
May you all be blessed with a joyful Easter filled with compassion and peace!”
