Arrangements are being made to launch a signature campaign in the Jaffna Diocese to honor and recognize the white, red, and green martyrs, who sacrifice their life for the truth, justice, and faith.
The red martyrs, known for their fight against human rights violations, oppression, and those who shed blood due to war, will be celebrated alongside white martyrs, who abandoned material possessions and personal interests to fully dedicate themselves to a life of wisdom. The green martyrs, who fought for holiness, belief, and integrity, are those who dedicated their lives to combating gender oppression and striving for societal reforms.
The signatures collected through this campaign will be submitted to the Sri Lanka Catholic Bishops’ Conference through the North east bishops’ Conference. The petition will request that the Vatican accept and acknowledge the declaration of these martyrs as true warriors of faith. This initiative is being launched in connection with the Jubilee Year celebrations, following the guidance of the late Pope Francis.