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St. Sebastian's Church, Enderamulla

St. Sebastian's Church, Enderamulla () is a Roman Catholic church in the Archdiocese of Colombo, Sri Lanka. It is located in Enderamulla, Wattala. Construction of the current church building began in 1879, and it was operational by 1891. After being a coparish with Dalugama (1879–1903) and Kirimetiyagara (1903–1934), it was declared an independent parish in 1934.

A tiny fragment of Saint Sebastian's forearm bone is preserved in a special reliquary, which is located together with the Monstrance in a glass chamber inside the eucharistic chapel on the left side of the main church building.

Parish priests

1855–1879

From 1855, before the current church building was established, and while Enderamulla was not yet officially a parish, the priests were of St. Sebastian's were:

  • Constantine Nevis
  • Mathias Caitano
  • Fr Brucio
  • Fr Santangelo
  • Fr Kanjamanathan
  • Fr Mawar

1879–1903

Enderamulla was connected with Dalugama parish in 1879 (until 1903).

1903–1934

Enderamulla was connected with Kirimetiyagara parish in 1903 until 1934.

1934–1973

Enderamulla became an independent parish in 1934.

From 1973

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