Sighting a false statement being spread out in Soysapura that the Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Tyronne Perera gave consent and permission for the construction of the Kovil by the side of the Church, the Parish Priest was forced to make an open statement at the 7.00PM mass at Soysapura.

Local political bodies have made false statements on behalf of the Parish Priest who has been seriously inconvenienced. The political bodies are on a path to create unneeded religious disputes and tension within the residents of Soysapura. The area residents have already expressed their opposition to this inhuman act.

Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Tyronne Perera at Soysapura 7.00PM mass said :

"I have not made any statement saying that I have no objection to the proposed religious center."

He further went on to say :

"So far no one has asked or requested my consent for this construction. I am a strong believer of peoples right to worship but considering the long term repercussions of such close proximity of the two religion centers and also considering the apposing country law in construction of religious centers close by, and conflicting worship methods, I have to say that this would be a very serious problem. Please pray for a resolution to this problem"

St. Anthony - Pray for us!