Fr Mary Bastian Memorial, Vankalai

Father Mary Bastian was shot and killed by the SLA along with 10 other civilians, on Jan 6 1985, in front of St Anne’s Church, Vankalai (Mannar District). A Municipal ward in Vankalai has been named ‘Bastipuri’ to commemorate him.

 
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