Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The iconic landmark of the village of Chundikuli is the massive structure of St. John's College, popularly known as SJC. Gently rising from one side of the parapet wall is a beautiful church, with granite stonework and white cement borders very much reminiscent of a church in England.
This is the church of St. John the Baptist, Chundikuli. It is a site embellished with more than three centuries of Christian history. The front wall of the church is covered in creative paintings by students. The northern sun was at its peak as we entered the main gate of the College, where a security officer ushered us in to the office of the Archdeacon of Jaffna, Rev. Samuel Ponniah.
Apart from holding the high office of Archdeacon he ...