Venerable Madihe Pannasiha Thera passed away

[September 9, 2003 - 10.30 GMT]

The chief priest of the Amarapura sector the Most Venerable Aggamahapanditha Madihe Pannasiha Thera passed away yesterday morning at the National Hospital Colombo.

Born Benson Wilmot Pujitha Gunawardena on June 21, 1913, the Mahanayake Thera entered the Buddhist clergy at the age 13. The Thera received his higher ordination ‘Upasampada’ in 1933. In 1955, he was elected Mahanayake of the Amarapura Nikaya.

President Kumaratunga has sent a message of condolences and says the Mahanayake’s death is an irreplaceable loss to the nation and followers of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.

The mortal remains of the Mahanayake Thera’s will be cremated with state honours on Saturday, September 13 at the Independence Square, Colombo.

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Last Updated Date: September 9, 2003  -10.30 GMT.