His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith
Archbishop of Colombo

 Your Eminence,

We, the faithful of Korea, were deeply shocked and saddened to hear about the gruesome terrors that happened at the cities of Colombo, Negombo and Batticaloa in Sri Lanka on April 21, 2019, Easter Sunday when the Catholic in the world celebrated the victory of life and rejoiced over the Resurrection of the Lord.

On behalf of the bishops, priests, religious and faithful in Korea, I cannot help feeling furious, and I would like to express anguish over the brutal bombings and extend heartfelt condolences and sympathies to all the victims, survivors and their beloved family who are in agony and sorrow.

Ruthless terrors, especially the blasts against the civilians in St. Anthony’s Shrine and St. Sebastian’s Church are flagrant and anti-Christian crimes against the Catholic communities where the Catholic faithful celebrated the resurrection of Jesus with joy and hope.

I vehemently condemn those who committed inhumane and senseless crime against the innocent. These terrorists ought to be justly punished.

We, the faithful of Korea, pray that the Catholic Church and people in Sri Lanka devastated by the deadly terror attacks will be able to get over the shock, to stabilize the situation and find peace again. I plead Merciful God to give grace, courage and strength to the survivors and the beloved family of the victims so that they can overcome their sorrow and pain.

I also pray God for those who are devotedly working to help repair the damage and to establish peace in Sri Lanka and those who are giving support in both materially and spiritually.

Assuring you of our sentiment of communion and solidarity in this sorrowful moment, I remain