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St. Anthony's Shrine in Kochchikade is one of Sri Lanka's most popular Catholic churches, uniquely revered by Buddhists, Hindus, and Muslims alongside Catholics. The shrine draws enormous crowds on Tuesdays — the saint's dedicated day.
Established in the 19th century, the shrine became world-famous after the tragic Easter Sunday bombing of 2019. It was fully restored and reopened, becoming a symbol of resilience and interfaith harmony.