The premises of St. Vincent’s Home, Maggona, resonated with the timeless melodies of Sri Lankan Catholic hymns & Songs written by Fr. Jayakody, yesterday evening (February 8th), as the community gathered to honour his 28th death anniversary.

The legendary musician Fr. Marcelline Jayakody, often hailed as the “Eternal Moonlight of Sri Lankan Catholic Hymns,” is revered for his unparalleled contribution to Sri Lankan literature and for infusing indigenous cultural identity into Catholic worship. The event was organized with the noble objective of passing this rich musical legacy -which blends spirituality with the fragrance of local culture – to the present and future generations.