A very beautiful church in Matara. It is also a very sacred place. The church was completely destroyed by the tsunami of 2004 and now stands the newly renovated church. A very blessed place. The church recorded the height of the tsunami waves. There is also a commemorative monument in his memory. Located right next to the main road.

historical church which has rumors that god saves the people from the sea water.very close to beach. Beautiful view.children are learning their. You can use candle for praying god. You can have holy water.attarctive and mind calming place where you can engage in religious activities.

Shrine of Our Lady of Matara is devoted to the Virgin Mary. It is well famous for the miraculous statue of Our Lady holding the infant Jesus. This statue has been lost and recovered more than once, most recently during the 2004 Tsunami. The church is located on beach road facing the beach. The Church premises is not that big but still pleasant to walk around. Church has a small souvenir shop, where you can buy souvenirs, religious books, rosaries, statues, etc. It's a very calm and relaxing place. You're feel so blessed.

A famous catholics church in Mathara.

This is historic place with significant location. The statue of Mother Marry is a miraculous. During tsunami, church was destroyed and many were died. Can visit from capital of Colombo via southern highway during two hours.

The shrine of our Lady of matara

On of the church’s which I never miss to visit

It is an old church with a history of more than 100 years and probably the oldest church in Matara, the church is not big but the surrounding scenery and architecture is really good

I went here on the 28th of November with our university students. This place is so blessed. This is a Catholic church, but It is a good example of a combination of different religious beliefs to the warship mother of Mathara.

The shrine of our lady of Matara houses a 400 year old statue of Mother Mary holding baby Jesus. It is said the statue was brought to the shore by the current of the sea. The main Church has the altar which has the statue placed at the top. There are some other statues that are ancient as well.

(Translated by Google) Here you go, Marianne. (Original) නමෝ මරියනි..

(Translated by Google) Amazing church, beautiful decoration, remarkable Stations of the Cross, both inside and outside the church. Cross from tsunami. (Original) Úžasný kostel, krásná výzdoba, pozoruhodná Křížová cesta jak v kostele tak i za kostelem. Kříž z tsunami.

Great

Mother Mary pray for us!

This is very famous and ancient church in Sri Lanka.

Very powerful Shrine for miracle's. Pray for Our Lady of Matara 🙏

Best church in the down south matara with lots of miracles.

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Such a holy place in the middle of a busy beach road..

Roman catholic church. Holy place. Located in front of beautiful Maratha beach.

The most famous Catholic church in southern Sri lanka. Nice place to visit.

The shrine of Our Lady of Matara church. I love this place.

The shrine of Our Lady of Matara. A must visit for every Catholic. Sacred and miraculous church.

Must visit place for everyone Very peaceful and its amazing to learn the history

It's a beautiful Church. Visited for the first time

Solemnity Reverence and Peacefulness!! My wife and I visited the "Shrine of our Lady of Matara" Roman Catholic church in the morning on Friday 21st February 2020. Located on Beach Road, facing the blue waters of the sea, it was peaceful being in this small church, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The devotees visit this church to worship the statue of the virgin Mary and the Child. This statue sitting at the head of the church is said to be miraculous, surviving almost unscathed on several occasions including from the deadly Tsunami that swept through the church in December 2004. There is a larger than life size replica of "Pietta" - Virgin Mary with the child - outside in the backyard garden. One can purchase souvenirs, religious books, statues etc in the little souvenir shop. The garden, though small was pleasant to walk around. Though I am not a Christian, I felt a sense of reverence and peacefulness when inside the church. It was calm quiet and solemn.

Most sacred church in southern Sri Lanka. Very calm and nice location. Place is famous for mysteries and miracles

This nice church facing the ocean is in a truly interesting spot, This is also one of the several spiritual sanctuaries of the Sri Lankan catholic community. The surrounding is beautiful, a kind of replica of Colombo's Galle Face Green the only difference being the little island and the bridge.

National dedicated to our Lady. Historical statue of Our Lady of Matara is morethan 200 yrs old. Miraculous shrine. Also shrine has a historical st.michael the archangle's statue belongs to portuguese era.

Always one of my favourite location to visit..there is a rich history to the statue of Mother Mary which I invite everyone to read the story from the church website which is published..

One of the most famous Shrines among Catholic. Located right in front of Matara Beach...❤️

Such a calm and relaxing church to go and pray asking all your intentions from Our Lady of Matara. The shrine is situated on the side of the main road and therefore access is very easy. This shrin is known for a lot of miracles and has a miraculous history to the our lady of matara statue.

Shrine of Our Lady of Matara is a Roman Catholic church devoted to the Virgin Mary, in the town of Matara, Sri Lanka. The shrine houses a statue of the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus. Though the statue's origins are unknown, church officials claim that it is 400 years old.[1] The statue has been damaged, lost and recovered more than once, most recently during the 2004 tsunami in Asia, which damaged the shrine and killed 24 people attending Sunday Mass.[2] The church celebrated its centenary year in 2007.

The church is located in a calm and quiet place and you can pray right under the statue of Our Lady of Matara when you enter the section behind the church from theside entrance. Peaceful. You can buy religious items from the shop. It is a soothing experience

The main church in Matara where lots of people (Catholics as well as non-Catholics) gather for prayer and worship.

One of the sacred places I have visited in SL. also I will be visiting Shrine of our Lady of Matara whenever I visit down south!!!!...

The shrine of our Lady of Matara is a very peaceful and miraculous place to be.

Devine mercy. One of the oldest and a beautiful shrine in Sri Lanka. It just opposite to Matara main beach. Just few walks away from the town. Atmosphere is Devine. Love the holy mass. Refer attached image for mass timing. Holy water collect from back side of the shrine. Highly recommended place if your around Matara.

This church currently renewed after the Tsunami disaster in 2004-12-26, one wall with the cross of the Jesus Christ is left without renewal as a memorial of the Tsunami... lovely and a great church with the view of sea... I went several times and felt so peaceful there...

Great Church. Have a lot of faith about this place. Felt it was well looked after and had a good calming vibe.

Most sacred place 🙏

Mother of Matara, the sacred....

Beautiful

Very good

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A miraculous beautiful church in beautiful town of Matara

Its a miraculous place. Very peaceful, right in front of beach.

Love it.

Catholic Church miracle statue. .

One of the holiest places

The church is very peaceful

Good place catholic people

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A place where it is carm and quite , where you can talk with God. And a very nice location facing the sea.

My beautiful mother. Pray for us.

One of the most visited shrine BT chatholics. Located on a beach front.

A Secret place for Catholic devoutees of Our Lady of Matara

Catholic church

national shrine and sacred place to Catholics

Peaceful and fresh environment

Matara church

Good place

My favourite shrine, with alot of memories. Miraculous Statue with a long history.