Thousands pay homage to statue of St. Anne
A giant statue of St. Anne was taken in procession from the hallowed shrine in Talawila yesterday to its ultimate destination the church in Weligampitiya dedicated to the Saint. The statue built in Weligampitiya was housed in the church before it was taken to the Talawila shrine at the request of the Catholics in the area. Here the statue being received at Chilaw on its journey back to Weligampitiya, Ja-ela. The statue is said to be the largest in size of any statue of St. Anne in the country.
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