Sri Lanka, July 21 -- The cremation ceremony of the late Anunayake of the Asgiri Chapter, Most Venerable Anamaduwe Dhammadassi Thero, will be held on July 24 at the Kandy Police Stadium with full state sponsorship.

The respected monk passed away this morning (21) at the age of 67 while receiving treatment at a hospital for an illness.

Most Ven. Dhammadassi Thero entered the monastic life on May 19, 1976. He received his early education at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Sri Gnaneswara Pirivena and was ordained on May 29, 1979.

An academic as well as a revered religious leader, the Thero earned several degrees-including a Bachelor of Arts in Pali-from the University of Peradeniya. He served as the Chief Incumbent of the historic Athkanda Raj...