St. Luke's Church, Piliyandala

St. Luke's Church, Mampe, Piliyandala, is a Christian (Anglican) church located at the centre of Piliyandala, a suburb of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The church's first priest was the Rev. R. T. Dowbiggin (from 1896 to 1902).[1]

St Luke’s Church, Piliyandala
LocationOld Kesbawa Road, Piliyandala, Sri Lanka
DenominationAnglican (Church of Ceylon)
Websitedioceseofcolombo.lk
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Architectural typeChurch
Completed1896
Administration
DioceseDiocese of Colombo
ArchdeaconryGalle Archdeaconry
Clergy
Vicar(s)S. L. W. Pathmasiri

Mampe Primary School is also situated at the same location. The school was the property of the Church Missionary Society (CMS). In 1962, with the government takeover of church schools, the mission house was also taken together with much of the land that belonged to the church.

References

  1. "St. Luke's Church, Mampe, Piliyandala". www.dioceseofcolombo.lk. Retrieved 10 June 2021.


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