Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Whilst welcoming the Vatican's decision to declare those who died in bomb attacks in churches on Easter Sunday six years ago as 'Heroes of Faith' (referring to men and women who have sacrificed their lives for Jesus Christ) on Monday April 21, I would suggest a few other meaningful ways in which the Sri Lankan government could honour the victims.
The government can declare April 21 as a National Day of Remembrance, where people across the country take a moment to remember the lives lost. Places of worship can hold special prayer services every year, and people from all religions-Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, and Muslims-can come together in unity through interfaith prayers.
Moreover, a peace memorial can be built...