Nicholas Marcus Fernando

Nicholas Marcus Fernando (6 December 1932 – 10 April 2020) was a Sri Lankan prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the archbishop of the Archdiocese of Colombo.

Quotes

• Reconciliation at all levels is the need of the hour in our country. The past is forgiven and forgotten. What is important is the future.
  • Archbishop Reopens Colombo Shrine After Service of Purification (2 October 1990) Union of Asian Catholic News

• You too should be sensitive to and have an equal share of sufferings of others, rather than concluding that you yourselves are poor and helpless.
  • Church Housing Project Opens in Flood-prone Area (21 July 1992) Union of Asian Catholic News

About

• His Lordship's simplicity and compassion won the trust of all Sri Lankans. The close association His Lordship maintained with all Buddhist Prelates and other religious leaders embellished the religious coexistence in Sri Lanka. It is with immense gratitude that all Sri Lankans pay tribute to His Lordship and his life's work.
  • Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Condolence Message -His Lordship Dr. Nicholas Marcus Fernando (13 April 2020) Presidential Secretariat