Category: Chapel

Easter at S. Thomas’ College

Easter was celebrated at S. Thomas’ College with the hymn Jesus Christ is risen today sung by the voices of the chapel choir. The sermon was given by Father Suren Watson and the day was filled with hope and joy with wishes of peace and prosperity. A reminder of how everything we have and are is because of what happened on that great Easter Sunday.

The Liturgy of Good Friday

The Liturgy of Good Friday service was held on the 3rd of April 2026 with a 3 hour service. This day was not only held to commemorate Jesus dying on the cross, but it also showcased years of tradition of College, celebrating and commemorating what Jesus Christ did for the lives of all of us.

The Liturgy of Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday is held as a gateway to a great and holy time of commemoration and celebration where we celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The service was held at The Chapel of the Transfiguration in commemoration of this day where we celebrate Jesus Christ as one family.

Holy Week 2024

Palm Sunday was celebrated with the Palm Procession and the Naration of the Passion Gospel according to St. Mark (arr. SAMUEL BESLER) on the 24th of March 2024.

The services of the Chapel for the Holy Week will be as follows:-

  • Maundy Thursday (School Holy Communion Service) on the 28th of March 2024 at 7.45am
  • Good Friday Liturgy on the 29th of March 2024 at 8.00am
  • Easter Sunday Liturgy on the 31st of March 2024 at 7.30am

The Department of Western Classical Culture and Christian Culture, Department of Drama, Cinema and Television of The University of Kelaniya presents A passion Play according to St. Mark on Saturday the 30th of March at 10.30am in the College Main Hall. The play will be conducted in Sinhala.

 

The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

“I am the day soon to be born, I am the alpha and the Omega, Soon to be Born” 

The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols will be held at the College Chapel on the 3rd of December at 6.00pm.

All are welcome!

Live stream – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDIaaO-Ham8

Order of Service – https://www.stcmount.edu.lk/the-chapel/the-services/

The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

The much anticipated ‘Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols’ was held on the 4th of December at 6pm in the Chapel of the Transfiguration, after a span of 2 years, when we were unable to have a congregation due to Covid restrictions.

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Choral Evensong for the Eve of the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord

A recorded Choral Evensong for the Eve of the Transfiguration of our Lord by the Choir of the Chapel of the Transfiguration – S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia can be found at the following link. Given the fact that we were unable to have the usual services in connection with our Chapel Feast this year we hope you find this offering, recorded under a number of limitations, uplifting and inspiring.

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